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LVD 500L

1973 Norton Commando

Black Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

25,509 mi
Last recorded25,509 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2006
Typical for 1973 Norton Commando23,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLVD 500L
MakeNorton
ModelCommando
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2006 25,509 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 2 Aug 2006 25,503 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Nearside Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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 500L is a 1973 Norton Commando in Black with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 500L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LVD 500L?

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What year was LVD 500L registered?

LVD 500L is a 1973 Norton Commando, first registered on 6 March 1973.

Is LVD 500L safe to buy?

The MOT history for LVD 500L shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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