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JDE 714L

1973 Norton Commando

Yellow Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,652 mi
Last recorded61,652 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 1973 Norton Commando23,124 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJDE 714L
MakeNorton
ModelCommando
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 61,652 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 59,385 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016
Pass 21 Mar 2015 54,029 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 53,085 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2013 51,813 miles

noise from front suspension

oil leak on pipe to oil tank

Fail 26 Mar 2013 51,809 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

noise from front suspension

oil leak on pipe to oil tank

Pass 28 Mar 2012 50,982 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2011 47,098 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 43,759 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 43,741 miles

Front Lower Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2008 41,418 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 22 Aug 2007 37,054 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

slight oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2007 37,052 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

slight oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2006 32,803 miles

How Reliable is the Norton Commando?

Based on 13,398 MOT tests across 2,308 vehicles.

91.4%
Pass Rate
334
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
2,308
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 42
Horn not working 39
Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s 32
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 31
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 28
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JDE 714L is a 1973 Norton Commando in Yellow with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1973 Norton Commando models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.4% with a typical mileage of 23,124 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Norton Commando fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JDE 714L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Norton Commando typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 53 years old, this Norton Commando is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JDE 714L registered?

JDE 714L is a 1973 Norton Commando, first registered on 26 June 1973.

Is JDE 714L safe to buy?

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