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NBP 114M

1973 Norton Commando

Silver Petrol 828cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

6,081 mi
Last recorded6,081 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 1973 Norton Commando23,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNBP 114M
MakeNorton
ModelCommando
Year1973
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine828cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2016 6,081 miles

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play Swing arm bushes have excessive play (2.4.A2a(i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies Rear brake switch not connected, hence no brake light operation. (1.3.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted Has slight pitting. (3.2.A1l)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 5,783 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 47,916 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 3,048 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 107 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 107 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 39,337 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 39,317 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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NBP 114M is a 1973 Norton Commando in Silver with a 828cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NBP 114M, 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 NBP 114M registered?

NBP 114M is a 1973 Norton Commando, first registered on 1 August 1973.

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