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YJL 95L

2004 Norton Commando

Blue Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

29,006 mi
Last recorded29,006 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Norton Commando9,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJL 95L
MakeNorton
ModelCommando
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2017 29,006 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 28,837 miles

Rear wheel bearings are tight but not considered excessive (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 28,637 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

front brake lever very nearly touched handle bar leaving no reserve travel

main beam warning lamp not working

rear brake lever pedal worn

rear brake pedal did reach a lock on rollers but in apracticl circumstance would be difficult to get the best out of it

rear swinging arm bushes sloppy

Pass 4 Jun 2013 28,219 miles

Chain guard lightly rubbing (6.2.1c)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

front brake lever touched handle bars customer adjusted whilst here

main beam warning lamp not working

rear brake acheived a lock on rollers but in a practible riding position would be very poor

rear brake pedal pivot worn

rear swinging arm hydroelastic bushes sloppy

Fail 17 Sep 2011 27,251 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 27,251 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 26,464 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 26,464 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 25,325 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 25,325 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 24,310 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 22,552 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 21,653 miles

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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YJL 95L is a 2004 Norton Commando in Blue with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2004 Norton Commando models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.3% with a typical mileage of 9,910 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 YJL 95L, 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 22 years old, this Norton Commando is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YJL 95L registered?

YJL 95L is a 2004 Norton Commando, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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