1973 Norton Commando 0.8L Petrol · VUB 497M
1973 Norton Commando (0.8L, petrol). First registered 01/07/1974. Recorded mileage 9,568 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- NORTON COMMANDO
- Year / Origin
- 1973 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/07/2024
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/11/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 9,568 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 0.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1973
- Engine
- 828cc
VUB 497M Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/07/2023
- 9,568 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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VUB 497M Mileage History
- 19/04/20229,247 mi
- 13/07/20239,535 mi+288 mi
- 18/07/20239,568 mi+33 mi
Average of roughly 258 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
VUB 497M MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1973 Norton Commando (VUB 497M) between April 2022 and July 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 July 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))”.
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