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RDV 189R

1976 Norton Commando

Black Petrol 828cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2010
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,337 mi
Last recorded17,337 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2009
Typical for 1976 Norton Commando22,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDV 189R
MakeNorton
ModelCommando
Year1976
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine828cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 10 Jan 2009 17,337 miles

Offside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 16,549 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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RDV 189R is a 1976 Norton Commando in Black with a 828cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1976 Norton Commando models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.7% with a typical mileage of 22,610 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 RDV 189R, 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 50 years old, this Norton Commando is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RDV 189R registered?

RDV 189R is a 1976 Norton Commando, first registered on 1 August 1976.

Is RDV 189R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RDV 189R shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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