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L.A.B has already explained but two more confusing points. Unlike others, Norton didn't have actual model years.  There are general date ranges where things happened but nothing close to an actual model year.  In general, in the US, it was up to the dealer to get the title and whatever year they chose to put on the title is what it got - often depending on when the bike arrived to them or when they sold it.


There is more info here: https://www.gregmarsh.com/MC/Norton/CommandoID.aspx


This is even true for Triumphs which have an actual build month and year as a part of their VIN.  I have a 74 Trident titled as 73 (74 model year built in 73), a 73 Trident titled as 74 (73 model year delivered in 74), and a 74 Trident titled as 75 (74 model year sold in 75)!


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