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ONY 590R

1976 Norton Commando

Silver Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

51,253 mi
Last recorded51,253 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 1976 Norton Commando22,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationONY 590R
MakeNorton
ModelCommando
Year1976
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 51,253 miles

Offside Rear Brake component is slightly corroded cylinder boot (3.1.5)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 6 May 2014 50,793 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 50,793 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 10 May 2011 50,320 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2010 49,064 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 46,962 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 46,507 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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ONY 590R is a 1976 Norton Commando in Silver with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ONY 590R, 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.

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What year was ONY 590R registered?

ONY 590R is a 1976 Norton Commando, first registered on 16 September 1976.

Is ONY 590R safe to buy?

The MOT history for ONY 590R shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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