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PLN 350L

1973 Norton Commando

Black Petrol 828cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2016
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

304,796 mi
Last recorded304,796 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2015
Typical for 1973 Norton Commando23,124 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLN 350L
MakeNorton
ModelCommando
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine828cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2015 304,796 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 30,890 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2010 30,801 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 30,572 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 30,146 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 29,827 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 29,587 miles

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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PLN 350L is a 1973 Norton Commando in Black with a 828cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 PLN 350L, 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 PLN 350L?

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What year was PLN 350L registered?

PLN 350L is a 1973 Norton Commando, first registered on 25 June 1973.

Is PLN 350L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PLN 350L shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PLN 350L have outstanding finance?

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