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PBY 630L

1973 Norton Commando

Black Petrol 745cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

31,483 mi
Last recorded31,483 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 1973 Norton Commando23,124 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBY 630L
MakeNorton
ModelCommando
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine745cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 31,483 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 31,147 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 31,118 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 30,306 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 29,825 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 28,341 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 27,847 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 25,009 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 24,351 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 24,351 miles

Front wheel spindle loose (2.3.5a)

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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PBY 630L is a 1973 Norton Commando in Black with a 745cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 PBY 630L, 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 PBY 630L registered?

PBY 630L is a 1973 Norton Commando, first registered on 11 April 1973.

Is PBY 630L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PBY 630L shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PBY 630L have outstanding finance?

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