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NVE 33M

1973 Norton Commando

Red Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

14,332 mi
Last recorded14,332 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 Norton Commando23,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNVE 33M
MakeNorton
ModelCommando
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 14,332 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 13,920 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 13,907 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

high beam tell tail light wrong colour

rear sprocket carrier not secure

Pass 30 Sep 2006 13,895 miles

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

rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 23 Sep 2006 13,889 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

rear tyre starting to perish

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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NVE 33M is a 1973 Norton Commando in Red with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 NVE 33M, 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 NVE 33M registered?

NVE 33M is a 1973 Norton Commando, first registered on 27 December 1973.

Is NVE 33M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NVE 33M shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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