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TBH 53M

1974 Norton Commando

Yellow Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,105 mi
Last recorded18,105 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 1974 Norton Commando24,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTBH 53M
MakeNorton
ModelCommando
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 14 Jul 2017 18,105 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 17,801 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 15 May 2015 16,600 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 17 May 2014 15,705 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 14,303 miles

rear brake drum uneven

Pass 26 May 2012 13,240 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 13,155 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 11,701 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 13 May 2008 10,713 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 9,840 miles

cut in rear tyre tread

Pass 5 Sep 2005 8,955 miles

front brake master cylinder dust seal perished †front tyre starting to perish

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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TBH 53M is a 1974 Norton Commando in Yellow with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 TBH 53M, 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 TBH 53M registered?

TBH 53M is a 1974 Norton Commando, first registered on 20 June 1974.

Is TBH 53M safe to buy?

The MOT history for TBH 53M shows 11 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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