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MHR 658P

1976 Norton Commando

Yellow Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

6,260 mi
Last recorded6,260 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 1976 Norton Commando22,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMHR 658P
MakeNorton
ModelCommando
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 6,260 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 6,231 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 6,175 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 6,064 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 5,926 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 5,866 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 5,505 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly chaffed (3.2.B2a)

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

front fock nut not locked

kick start bolt lose

Pass 15 Apr 2010 4,914 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 4,753 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 4,752 miles

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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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MHR 658P is a 1976 Norton Commando in Yellow with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MHR 658P, 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 MHR 658P registered?

MHR 658P is a 1976 Norton Commando, first registered on 1 April 1976.

Is MHR 658P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MHR 658P shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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