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OTL 123M

1973 Norton Commando 750

Black Petrol 745cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

28,795 mi
Last recorded28,795 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 1973 Norton Commando 75023,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOTL 123M
MakeNorton
ModelCommando 750
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine745cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 28,795 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 28,795 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2015 28,794 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 28,742 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 28,554 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 28,479 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 23 Sep 2010 28,479 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 28,357 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 28,357 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2008 28,355 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2007 27,801 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 27,801 miles

Front Brake component leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2006 27,557 miles

How Reliable is the Norton Commando 750?

Based on 892 MOT tests across 155 vehicles.

91.1%
Pass Rate
264
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

suspension bush has excessive free play 5
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 4
Horn not working 4
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 3
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system 3
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OTL 123M is a 1973 Norton Commando 750 in Black with a 745cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1973 Norton Commando 750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 23,956 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 750 fails its MOT is suspension bush has excessive free play, accounting for 5 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OTL 123M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Norton Commando 750 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 53 years old, this Norton Commando 750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OTL 123M registered?

OTL 123M is a 1973 Norton Commando 750, first registered on 14 December 1973.

Is OTL 123M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OTL 123M shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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