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YGO 450S

1977 Norton Commando

Black Petrol 828cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2022
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

1,479 mi
Last recorded1,479 miles
Recorded on14 May 2021
Typical for 1977 Norton Commando23,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYGO 450S
MakeNorton
ModelCommando
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine828cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2021 1,479 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 732 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2015 719 miles

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

Centre Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2015 719 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2013 215 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 211 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 202 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Front Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4) DANGEROUS

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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YGO 450S is a 1977 Norton Commando in Black with a 828cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YGO 450S, 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 YGO 450S registered?

YGO 450S is a 1977 Norton Commando, first registered on 5 December 1977.

Is YGO 450S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YGO 450S shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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