CarVerify

Free Car Check

OMB 37L

1973 Norton Commando

Black Petrol 750cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

10,393 mi
Last recorded10,393 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2014
Typical for 1973 Norton Commando23,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Norton
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationOMB 37L
MakeNorton
ModelCommando
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2014 10,393 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 10,367 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 9,379 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 9,368 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 7,204 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 7,175 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2010 3,811 miles

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 15,815 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 15,131 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 871 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2005 56 miles

REAR STOP LAMP NOT WORKING

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
Full Norton Commando reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

OMB 37L is a 1973 Norton Commando in Black with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OMB 37L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OMB 37L?

You can check the full history of OMB 37L by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was OMB 37L registered?

OMB 37L is a 1973 Norton Commando, first registered on 15 May 1973.

Is OMB 37L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OMB 37L shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OMB 37L have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on OMB 37L. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.