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SBC 435N

1974 Norton Commando

Black Petrol 828cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,277 mi
Last recorded48,277 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2011
Typical for 1974 Norton Commando24,074 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBC 435N
MakeNorton
ModelCommando
Year1974
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine828cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2011 48,277 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 47,585 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 46,333 miles

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 46,333 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 46,144 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 45,739 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 42,949 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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SBC 435N is a 1974 Norton Commando in Black with a 828cc 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 SBC 435N, 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 SBC 435N registered?

SBC 435N is a 1974 Norton Commando, first registered on 2 August 1974.

Is SBC 435N safe to buy?

The MOT history for SBC 435N 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.

Does SBC 435N have outstanding finance?

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