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PRE 798F

1993 Norton Commando

Red Petrol 745cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

51,195 mi
Last recorded51,195 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 1993 Norton Commando16,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRE 798F
MakeNorton
ModelCommando
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine745cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 51,195 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 49,839 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 2 May 2014 48,180 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 47,169 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 45,612 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 44,283 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 42,858 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 40,809 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 39,535 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2008 39,524 miles

Horn missing (1.7.1)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 37,172 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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PRE 798F is a 1993 Norton Commando in Red with a 745cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1993 Norton Commando models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 16,307 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 PRE 798F, 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 33 years old, this Norton Commando is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PRE 798F registered?

PRE 798F is a 1993 Norton Commando, first registered on 10 December 1993.

Is PRE 798F safe to buy?

The MOT history for PRE 798F shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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