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RGG 450R

1976 Norton Commando

Red Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

22,470 mi
Last recorded22,470 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 1976 Norton Commando22,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRGG 450R
MakeNorton
ModelCommando
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2016 22,470 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 22,357 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 22,219 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 22,056 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2013 22,056 miles

Drive chain fouling another component (6.2.1d)

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

Speedo cable fouling on drive chain

Pass 22 Jun 2012 21,610 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 20,624 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 20,065 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 20,061 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 28 May 2009 19,724 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 19,721 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 17,996 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 1,944 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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RGG 450R is a 1976 Norton Commando in Red with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 RGG 450R, 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.

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What year was RGG 450R registered?

RGG 450R is a 1976 Norton Commando, first registered on 20 August 1976.

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