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XEU 221K

1997 Norton Commando

Green Petrol 740cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

2,425 mi
Last recorded2,425 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Norton Commando10,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXEU 221K
MakeNorton
ModelCommando
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine740cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 2,425 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 2,425 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

fuel leak from carb

handlebars not in line with front wheel

oil leak from top of engine

Pass 18 Jan 2018 2,424 miles

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

front isolastic engine mount boots perished

Fail 15 Jan 2018 2,424 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released switch damaged. (1.3.1e)

Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly catches on locating bracket (3.1.3d)

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

front isolastic engine mount boots perished

Pass 23 Sep 2014 2,424 miles

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

fuel tank only secured at front

Pass 23 Oct 2009 2,423 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 2,423 miles

Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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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XEU 221K is a 1997 Norton Commando in Green with a 740cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Norton Commando models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.4% with a typical mileage of 10,538 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 XEU 221K, 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 29 years old, this Norton Commando is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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XEU 221K is a 1997 Norton Commando, first registered on 1 June 1997.

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