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MCG 59L

1973 Norton Commando

Black Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

14,212 mi
Last recorded14,212 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 1973 Norton Commando23,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCG 59L
MakeNorton
ModelCommando
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 3 Apr 2017 14,212 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 14,196 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 14,155 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 14,101 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 14,077 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 14,035 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 13,891 miles

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

fairing close to o/s control

fuel pipes poor condition

oil leak

Pass 20 May 2009 13,628 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 7 Jun 2008 13,580 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2007 13,231 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 13,111 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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MCG 59L is a 1973 Norton Commando in Black with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MCG 59L, 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 MCG 59L registered?

MCG 59L is a 1973 Norton Commando, first registered on 1 July 1973.

Is MCG 59L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MCG 59L shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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