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OAB 268K

1973 Norton Commando

Red Petrol 745cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2014
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,640 mi
Last recorded15,640 miles
Recorded on20 May 2013
Typical for 1973 Norton Commando23,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAB 268K
MakeNorton
ModelCommando
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine745cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 20 May 2013 15,640 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 15,300 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 14,835 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 14,402 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 14,319 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 13,842 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 13,708 miles

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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OAB 268K is a 1973 Norton Commando in Red with a 745cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 OAB 268K, 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 OAB 268K registered?

OAB 268K is a 1973 Norton Commando, first registered on 2 April 1973.

Is OAB 268K safe to buy?

The MOT history for OAB 268K shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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