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OPO 348S

1977 Norton Commando

Red Petrol 828cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

9,415 mi
Last recorded9,415 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 1977 Norton Commando23,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPO 348S
MakeNorton
ModelCommando
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine828cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015 9,415 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 9,415 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 9,403 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 9,228 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear tyre perished side-walls.

Pass 16 Oct 2012 9,200 miles

rear tyre perished on sidewalls of tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2011 9,125 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 9,112 miles

rear tyre perishing on sidewall

small amount of oil on rear tyre sidewall

Pass 2 Jul 2007 9,075 miles

rear chain should be heavy duty with a soft joining link

rear tyre perishing on sidewall

Pass 4 May 2006 8,790 miles

slight perishing on side walls front tyre

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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OPO 348S is a 1977 Norton Commando in Red with a 828cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1977 Norton Commando models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.7% with a typical mileage of 23,403 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 OPO 348S, 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 49 years old, this Norton Commando is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OPO 348S registered?

OPO 348S is a 1977 Norton Commando, first registered on 23 August 1977.

Is OPO 348S safe to buy?

The MOT history for OPO 348S shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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