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494 TKK

1962 Norton Dominator

Black Petrol 497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

17,439 mi
Last recorded17,439 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2010
Typical for 1962 Norton Dominator19,875 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration494 TKK
MakeNorton
ModelDominator
Year1962
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine497cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2010 17,439 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 17,439 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 16,441 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 15,772 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 14,897 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 13,020 miles

How Reliable is the Norton Dominator?

Based on 4,068 MOT tests across 842 vehicles.

93.2%
Pass Rate
180
Miles/Year
72
Year Lifespan
842
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 9
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 7
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 5
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 4
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 4
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494 TKK is a 1962 Norton Dominator in Black with a 497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1962 Norton Dominator models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.8% with a typical mileage of 19,875 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 Dominator fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 9 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 494 TKK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Norton Dominator typically stays on UK roads for around 72 years. At 64 years old, this Norton Dominator is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 494 TKK registered?

494 TKK is a 1962 Norton Dominator, first registered on 1 May 1962.

Is 494 TKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 494 TKK 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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