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MDH 955K

1973 Norton Commando

Black Petrol 745cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,767 mi
Last recorded37,767 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 1973 Norton Commando23,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMDH 955K
MakeNorton
ModelCommando
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine745cc
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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 25 May 2017 37,767 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 37,409 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Mar 2015 36,944 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 35,987 miles

rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 27 Feb 2013 35,018 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 34,589 miles

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

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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MDH 955K is a 1973 Norton Commando in Black with a 745cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1973 Norton Commando models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.4% with a typical mileage of 23,124 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 MDH 955K, 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 53 years old, this Norton Commando is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MDH 955K registered?

MDH 955K is a 1973 Norton Commando, first registered on 5 April 1973.

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