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UOA 236L

1998 Norton Commando

Yellow Petrol 745cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

2,861 mi
Last recorded2,861 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Norton Commando22,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUOA 236L
MakeNorton
ModelCommando
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine745cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 2,861 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 2,810 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 2,800 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 2,656 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 2,656 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 2,507 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 1,146 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 1,136 miles

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

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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UOA 236L is a 1998 Norton Commando in Yellow with a 745cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1998 Norton Commando models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.8% with a typical mileage of 22,097 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 UOA 236L, 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 28 years old, this Norton Commando is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was UOA 236L registered?

UOA 236L is a 1998 Norton Commando, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is UOA 236L safe to buy?

The MOT history for UOA 236L shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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