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NAA 78L

1973 Norton Commando

Red Petrol 745cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

40,459 mi
Last recorded40,459 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 Norton Commando23,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNAA 78L
MakeNorton
ModelCommando
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine745cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 40,459 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre perishing

Nearside Footpeg bent

Fuel hose perishing

Pass 23 Jun 2016 40,149 miles

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 ()

Fail 23 Jun 2016 40,149 miles

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 ()

Fail 24 May 2016 40,140 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015 39,988 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 39,822 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 39,822 miles

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.

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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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?

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