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UTK 204L

1973 Norton Comando

Red Petrol 745cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

80,149 mi
Last recorded80,149 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1973 Norton Comando27,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUTK 204L
MakeNorton
ModelComando
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine745cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 80,149 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 77,284 miles
Fail 28 May 2025 77,284 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 75,549 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 74,046 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 72,115 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 70,283 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 69,132 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 68,088 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 67,241 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 66,293 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 66,293 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 65,971 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 65,956 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 65,659 miles

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 16 May 2014 63,335 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 4 May 2013 61,586 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 61,301 miles

front brake pads getting low

rear tyre showing signs of age

Pass 19 May 2011 60,733 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 19 May 2010 58,863 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 58,848 miles

Hydraulic brake control creeps under load. (3.1.4a)

Pass 20 May 2009 57,070 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 20 May 2009 57,070 miles

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 22 May 2008 55,648 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

rear stop light not operational

Pass 25 Apr 2007 54,732 miles

Rear tyre has deep cut in tread ( but not through to cords.)

Pass 9 May 2006 51,322 miles

Stop lamp only works on front brake.

How Reliable is the Norton Comando?

Based on 1,052 MOT tests across 164 vehicles.

93.2%
Pass Rate
338
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
164
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 4
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 3
Direction indicators not working 3
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 2
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 2
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UTK 204L is a 1973 Norton Comando in Red with a 745cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 1973 Norton Comando models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.1% with a typical mileage of 27,149 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 Comando fails its MOT is roller brake test the less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%., accounting for 4 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UTK 204L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Norton Comando typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 53 years old, this Norton Comando is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UTK 204L registered?

UTK 204L is a 1973 Norton Comando, first registered on 3 April 1973.

Is UTK 204L safe to buy?

The MOT history for UTK 204L shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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