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TOR 26M

1974 Norton Commando

Black Petrol 828cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

16,250 mi
Last recorded16,250 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
Typical for 1974 Norton Commando24,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTOR 26M
MakeNorton
ModelCommando
Year1974
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine828cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2017 16,250 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 15,705 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 14,858 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 14,587 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 13,522 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 13,522 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 12,964 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 10,842 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 8,808 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 5,637 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 4,653 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 631 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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TOR 26M is a 1974 Norton Commando in Black with a 828cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 TOR 26M, 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 TOR 26M registered?

TOR 26M is a 1974 Norton Commando, first registered on 1 July 1974.

Is TOR 26M safe to buy?

The MOT history for TOR 26M shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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