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PPM 801M

1974 Norton Commando

Black Petrol 745cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

1,516 mi
Last recorded1,516 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2014
Typical for 1974 Norton Commando24,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPM 801M
MakeNorton
ModelCommando
Year1974
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine745cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2014 1,516 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

headlights

rear brake

Pass 17 May 2013 843 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 822 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 494 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 66 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 56,153 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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

front exhaust pipes

Fail 11 Jun 2008 56,153 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

front exhaust pipes

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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PPM 801M is a 1974 Norton Commando in Black with a 745cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PPM 801M, 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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What year was PPM 801M registered?

PPM 801M is a 1974 Norton Commando, first registered on 1 April 1974.

Is PPM 801M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PPM 801M shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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