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RBC 209R

1977 Norton Unknown

Silver Petrol 828cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,142 mi
Last recorded27,142 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBC 209R
MakeNorton
ModelUnknown
Year1977
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine828cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 27,142 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 26,263 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 25,156 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 24,334 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 24,334 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 23,372 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 23,372 miles

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 22,361 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 20,966 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 19,638 miles

How Reliable is the Norton Unknown?

Based on 948 MOT tests across 683 vehicles.

91.8%
Pass Rate
211
Miles/Year
52
Year Lifespan
683
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 2
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user 2
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 2
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released 1
suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. 1
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RBC 209R is a 1977 Norton Unknown in Silver with a 828cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

The most common reason a Norton Unknown fails its MOT is tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation, accounting for 2 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RBC 209R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Norton Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 52 years. At 49 years old, this Norton Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RBC 209R?

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What year was RBC 209R registered?

RBC 209R is a 1977 Norton Unknown, first registered on 18 March 1977.

Is RBC 209R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RBC 209R shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RBC 209R have outstanding finance?

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