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LVD 314L

1973 Norton Commando

Black Petrol 745cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

3,047 mi
Last recorded3,047 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 1973 Norton Commando23,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLVD 314L
MakeNorton
ModelCommando
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine745cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 3,047 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 2,916 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 1,475 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 776 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 777 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 774 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

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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LVD 314L is a 1973 Norton Commando in Black with a 745cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LVD 314L, 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 LVD 314L registered?

LVD 314L is a 1973 Norton Commando, first registered on 1 March 1973.

Is LVD 314L safe to buy?

The MOT history for LVD 314L shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LVD 314L have outstanding finance?

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