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OYN 281L

1972 Norton Commando

Red Petrol 745cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

7,261 mi
Last recorded7,261 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2014
Typical for 1972 Norton Commando24,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOYN 281L
MakeNorton
ModelCommando
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine745cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2014 7,261 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 7,243 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 7,164 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 7,139 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 7,139 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 6,917 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 21 Sep 2010 6,917 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 6,737 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 6,722 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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OYN 281L is a 1972 Norton Commando in Red with a 745cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1972 Norton Commando models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.2% with a typical mileage of 24,704 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 OYN 281L, 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 54 years old, this Norton Commando is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OYN 281L registered?

OYN 281L is a 1972 Norton Commando, first registered on 1 November 1972.

Is OYN 281L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OYN 281L shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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