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PGW 98L

1973 Norton Commando

Black Petrol 828cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

15,194 mi
Last recorded15,194 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 1973 Norton Commando23,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGW 98L
MakeNorton
ModelCommando
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine828cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 15,194 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 14,945 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 14,242 miles

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 14,095 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 13,250 miles

Oil leak

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 12,484 miles

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 11,552 miles

Rear Brake cable slightly frayed (3.2.A1b)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 11,251 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 11,216 miles

Brake component has an inadequate repair (3.1.5)

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Nearside Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Offside Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 10,277 miles

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

Nearside Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Offside Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 9,495 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 9,490 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 8,423 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 7,158 miles

small amount off play in swingarm bushes and mounts

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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PGW 98L is a 1973 Norton Commando in Black with a 828cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PGW 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 PGW 98L registered?

PGW 98L is a 1973 Norton Commando, first registered on 25 May 1973.

Is PGW 98L safe to buy?

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