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POO 119M

1974 Norton Commando

Black Petrol 828cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

13,128 mi
Last recorded13,128 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 1974 Norton Commando24,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPOO 119M
MakeNorton
ModelCommando
Year1974
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine828cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 13,128 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 12,534 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 12,125 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 11,803 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 11,422 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 10,915 miles

swing arm wear

wheel alignment

Pass 16 Apr 2013 10,540 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

slight swing arm play

Pass 12 Apr 2012 9,960 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front brake hose position

swing arm slight wear

Pass 5 Jan 2011 9,090 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front brake hose position

swing arm wear

Pass 16 May 2008 7,512 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 7 May 2008 7,444 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 14 Sep 2006 5,311 miles

Inner Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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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POO 119M is a 1974 Norton Commando in Black with a 828cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 POO 119M, 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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POO 119M is a 1974 Norton Commando, first registered on 22 February 1974.

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