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OYB 98L

1973 Norton Commando

Silver Petrol 745cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

3,106 mi
Last recorded3,106 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2017
Typical for 1973 Norton Commando23,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOYB 98L
MakeNorton
ModelCommando
Year1973
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine745cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2017 3,106 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 3,056 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 3,056 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 3,045 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 3,045 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 2,974 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 23 Jul 2009 2,974 miles

Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 2,915 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 2,806 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 2,806 miles

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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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OYB 98L is a 1973 Norton Commando in Silver with a 745cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 OYB 98L, 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 OYB 98L registered?

OYB 98L is a 1973 Norton Commando, first registered on 12 January 1973.

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