MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
40,459 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Tyre perishing
Nearside Footpeg bent
Fuel hose perishing
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion Cannot see due to cover, oil on fork leg. (2.3.3)
Front tyre perished.
Fuel Pipe/s corroded Rubber perished. ()
Oil leak ()
Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.2c)
Registration plate incorrect Too small (6.3.1a)
Footpegs slightly bent
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion Cannot see due to cover, oil on fork leg. (2.3.3)
Front tyre perished.
Fuel Pipe/s corroded Rubber perished. ()
Oil leak ()
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive and sprockets (6.2.1e)
Front tyre starting to perish on side wall
Rear slight play in rear wheel bearings
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
How Reliable is the Norton Commando?
Based on 13,398 MOT tests across 2,308 vehicles.
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NAA 78L is a 1973 Norton Commando in Red with a 745cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 NAA 78L, 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 NAA 78L registered?
NAA 78L is a 1973 Norton Commando, first registered on 31 December 1973.
Is NAA 78L safe to buy?
The MOT history for NAA 78L shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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