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TBD 400R

1977 Norton Commando

Black Petrol 828cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

8,451 mi
Last recorded8,451 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 1977 Norton Commando23,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTBD 400R
MakeNorton
ModelCommando
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine828cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 8,451 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 7,824 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 7,829 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 7,794 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 7,792 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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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TBD 400R is a 1977 Norton Commando in Black with a 828cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1977 Norton Commando models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.7% with a typical mileage of 23,403 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 TBD 400R, 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 49 years old, this Norton Commando is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TBD 400R registered?

TBD 400R is a 1977 Norton Commando, first registered on 26 April 1977.

Is TBD 400R safe to buy?

The MOT history for TBD 400R shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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