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OYN 417R

1976 Norton Commando

Silver Petrol 828cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,075 mi
Last recorded43,075 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2024
Typical for 1976 Norton Commando22,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOYN 417R
MakeNorton
ModelCommando
Year1976
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine828cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2024 43,075 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2024 43,074 miles

Brake effort inadequate at a wheel Rear Hydraulic Brake (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Rear Wheel (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2013 42,946 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 42,706 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 42,513 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 42,152 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 42,140 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 41,530 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 417R is a 1976 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 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 OYN 417R, 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 OYN 417R registered?

OYN 417R is a 1976 Norton Commando, first registered on 26 August 1976.

Is OYN 417R safe to buy?

The MOT history for OYN 417R shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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