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SOO 26K

1972 Norton Commando 750

Black Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

44,060 mi
Last recorded44,060 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 1972 Norton Commando 75023,804 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSOO 26K
MakeNorton
ModelCommando 750
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 44,060 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 44,023 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 43,881 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 43,617 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 42,581 miles

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 42,204 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 42,195 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 42,008 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 7 May 2008 41,797 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 41,542 miles

slight noise from front wheel bearing

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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SOO 26K is a 1972 Norton Commando 750 in Black with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1972 Norton Commando 750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.0% with a typical mileage of 23,804 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 SOO 26K, 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 54 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 SOO 26K registered?

SOO 26K is a 1972 Norton Commando 750, first registered on 29 March 1972.

Is SOO 26K safe to buy?

The MOT history for SOO 26K shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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