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WWL 98K

1972 Norton Commando

Green Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,075 mi
Last recorded37,075 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2012
Typical for 1972 Norton Commando24,704 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWWL 98K
MakeNorton
ModelCommando
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2012 37,075 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 36,728 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 35,909 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 35,233 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 27 Jun 2008 35,129 miles

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

Rear Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 35,006 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 34,966 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 34,966 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

dip switch wrongly positioned. Should be on handlebars

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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WWL 98K is a 1972 Norton Commando in Green with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WWL 98K, 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 WWL 98K registered?

WWL 98K is a 1972 Norton Commando, first registered on 15 May 1972.

Is WWL 98K safe to buy?

The MOT history for WWL 98K shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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