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OVO 474M

1974 Norton Commando

Blue Petrol 828cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

19,545 mi
Last recorded19,545 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 1974 Norton Commando24,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOVO 474M
MakeNorton
ModelCommando
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine828cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2016 19,545 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 19,545 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 17,463 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 14,866 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 13,677 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 13,181 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 8,013 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 7,060 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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OVO 474M is a 1974 Norton Commando in Blue with a 828cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1974 Norton Commando models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.9% with a typical mileage of 24,074 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 OVO 474M, 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 52 years old, this Norton Commando is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OVO 474M registered?

OVO 474M is a 1974 Norton Commando, first registered on 14 June 1974.

Is OVO 474M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OVO 474M shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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