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UXE 436L

1973 Norton Commando

Blue Petrol 745cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

480 mi
Last recorded480 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2022
Typical for 1973 Norton Commando23,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUXE 436L
MakeNorton
ModelCommando
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine745cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2022 480 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 1,520 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 1,520 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 20,308 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 20,308 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 19,327 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 19,290 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2015 19,277 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 18,295 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 17,216 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 17,215 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 15,326 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 14,699 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 14,699 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 13,649 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 12,033 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 12,033 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 9,825 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 9,822 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 7,998 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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UXE 436L is a 1973 Norton Commando in Blue with a 745cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1973 Norton Commando models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.4% with a typical mileage of 23,124 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 UXE 436L, 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 53 years old, this Norton Commando is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UXE 436L registered?

UXE 436L is a 1973 Norton Commando, first registered on 15 June 1973.

Is UXE 436L safe to buy?

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