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WYG 94L

1973 Norton Commando

Black Petrol 745cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,404 mi
Last recorded25,404 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 1973 Norton Commando23,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWYG 94L
MakeNorton
ModelCommando
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine745cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 25,404 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 25,391 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 25,364 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 5 Oct 2005 25,362 miles

Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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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WYG 94L is a 1973 Norton Commando in Black with a 745cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WYG 94L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WYG 94L registered?

WYG 94L is a 1973 Norton Commando, first registered on 12 April 1973.

Is WYG 94L safe to buy?

The MOT history for WYG 94L shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WYG 94L have outstanding finance?

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