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PHJ 386K

1999 Norton Commando

Yellow Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

8,838 mi
Last recorded8,838 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2010
Typical for 1999 Norton Commando18,008 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHJ 386K
MakeNorton
ModelCommando
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2010 8,838 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 8,454 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 8,454 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2008 8,156 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 8,156 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 6,839 miles

indicators only flash with engine running †1 rear spoke slightly loose

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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PHJ 386K is a 1999 Norton Commando in Yellow with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Norton Commando models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.5% with a typical mileage of 18,008 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 PHJ 386K, 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 27 years old, this Norton Commando is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was PHJ 386K registered?

PHJ 386K is a 1999 Norton Commando, first registered on 1 June 1999.

Is PHJ 386K safe to buy?

The MOT history for PHJ 386K shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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