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LCO 868R

1976 Norton Commando

Black Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,666 mi
Last recorded57,666 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2010
Typical for 1976 Norton Commando22,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLCO 868R
MakeNorton
ModelCommando
Year1976
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2010 57,666 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2010 57,666 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2009 55,506 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 55,506 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 50,746 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 50,727 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.2.B2a)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 45,558 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 41,485 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 37,779 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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LCO 868R is a 1976 Norton Commando in Black with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1976 Norton Commando models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.7% with a typical mileage of 22,610 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 LCO 868R, 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 50 years old, this Norton Commando is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LCO 868R registered?

LCO 868R is a 1976 Norton Commando, first registered on 17 August 1976.

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