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YHD 252R

1977 Norton Commando

Black Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,217 mi
Last recorded48,217 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 1977 Norton Commando23,403 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYHD 252R
MakeNorton
ModelCommando
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 48,217 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 48,210 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 48,056 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 47,462 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 47,189 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 47,189 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Front Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)

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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YHD 252R is a 1977 Norton Commando in Black with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YHD 252R, 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 YHD 252R registered?

YHD 252R is a 1977 Norton Commando, first registered on 7 April 1977.

Is YHD 252R safe to buy?

The MOT history for YHD 252R shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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