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TBD 50R

1977 Norton Commander

Black Petrol 588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

8,990 mi
Last recorded8,990 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 1977 Norton Commander8,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTBD 50R
MakeNorton
ModelCommander
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine588cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 8,990 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 8,990 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 8,990 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 13,016 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 13,016 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 8,260 miles

How Reliable is the Norton Commander?

Based on 2,220 MOT tests across 318 vehicles.

92.3%
Pass Rate
547
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
318
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 13
Horn not working 6
suspension bush has excessive free play 5
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 4
Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp 4
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TBD 50R is a 1977 Norton Commander in Black with a 588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1977 Norton Commander models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 8,600 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 Commander fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 13 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TBD 50R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Norton Commander typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 49 years old, this Norton Commander is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TBD 50R registered?

TBD 50R is a 1977 Norton Commander, first registered on 1 May 1977.

Is TBD 50R safe to buy?

The MOT history for TBD 50R shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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