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YRA 616L

1972 Norton Commando

Black Petrol 745cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

30,765 mi
Last recorded30,765 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2017
Typical for 1972 Norton Commando24,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYRA 616L
MakeNorton
ModelCommando
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine745cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2017 30,765 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 30,652 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 30,509 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 30,437 miles

Front tyre has sidewall cracking.

Pass 6 Sep 2013 30,218 miles

Front tyre has side-wall cracking.

Pass 17 Aug 2012 30,102 miles

Front tyre shows age cracks on sidewalls.

Fail 11 Aug 2012 30,067 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Front tyre shows age cracks on sidewalls.

Pass 30 Aug 2011 29,907 miles

front tyre perishing on sidewall

Pass 3 Sep 2010 29,672 miles

front tyre perishing on sidewall

rear drive chain well worn

Pass 22 Aug 2009 28,955 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2008 28,131 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 27,818 miles

rear brake did not lock up rollers

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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YRA 616L is a 1972 Norton Commando in Black with a 745cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1972 Norton Commando models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.2% with a typical mileage of 24,704 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 YRA 616L, 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 54 years old, this Norton Commando is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YRA 616L registered?

YRA 616L is a 1972 Norton Commando, first registered on 12 October 1972.

Is YRA 616L safe to buy?

The MOT history for YRA 616L shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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