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GGF 554J

1971 Norton Commando

Black Petrol 745cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

11,289 mi
Last recorded11,289 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2017
Typical for 1971 Norton Commando18,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGGF 554J
MakeNorton
ModelCommando
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine745cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2017 11,289 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 11,026 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2015 10,603 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 10,603 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 10,196 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 9,677 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 9,608 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 9,608 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 9,429 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 9,268 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 9,072 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 8,846 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 8,597 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 8,597 miles

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

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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GGF 554J is a 1971 Norton Commando in Black with a 745cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1971 Norton Commando models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.5% with a typical mileage of 18,625 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 GGF 554J, 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 55 years old, this Norton Commando is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GGF 554J registered?

GGF 554J is a 1971 Norton Commando, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is GGF 554J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GGF 554J shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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