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TWT 4L

1972 Norton Commando

Black Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

10,900 mi
Last recorded10,900 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2018
Typical for 1972 Norton Commando24,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTWT 4L
MakeNorton
ModelCommando
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2018 10,900 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 10,785 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 10,744 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 10,744 miles

Offside Front Fairing so located that it is likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 10,725 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 10,725 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))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 10,675 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 10,675 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2013 10,635 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 10,635 miles

Front Brake hose excessively kinked (3.2.B3a)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 10,615 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 10,400 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 25 Mar 2011 10,400 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 27 Mar 2010 9,986 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 9,986 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 9,965 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 9,182 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 8,336 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 8,336 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 6,842 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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TWT 4L is a 1972 Norton Commando in Black with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1972 Norton Commando models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.2% with a typical mileage of 24,704 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 TWT 4L, 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 54 years old, this Norton Commando is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TWT 4L registered?

TWT 4L is a 1972 Norton Commando, first registered on 2 October 1972.

Is TWT 4L safe to buy?

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