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YGJ 333S

1977 Norton Commando

Silver Petrol 828cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

20,689 mi
Last recorded20,689 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 1977 Norton Commando23,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYGJ 333S
MakeNorton
ModelCommando
Year1977
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine828cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 20,689 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 20,600 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 20,360 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 20,102 miles

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 20,102 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 19,752 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 19,735 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 19,637 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 19,619 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 19,619 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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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YGJ 333S is a 1977 Norton Commando in Silver with a 828cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1977 Norton Commando models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.7% with a typical mileage of 23,403 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 YGJ 333S, 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 49 years old, this Norton Commando is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YGJ 333S registered?

YGJ 333S is a 1977 Norton Commando, first registered on 1 October 1977.

Is YGJ 333S safe to buy?

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