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520 XUC

1950 Norton ES2

Black Petrol 490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2013
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,592 mi
Last recorded18,592 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2012
Typical for 1950 Norton ES213,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration520 XUC
MakeNorton
ModelES2
Year1950
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine490cc
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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 5 Jul 2012 18,592 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 18,952 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 18,941 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 18,932 miles

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Throttle sticking slightly

Pass 1 Mar 2008 18,919 miles

Oil leak

Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 18,908 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Offside Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

slight binding on front brake.

tyres slightly perished.

How Reliable is the Norton ES2?

Based on 2,195 MOT tests across 486 vehicles.

91.9%
Pass Rate
252
Miles/Year
78
Year Lifespan
486
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 9
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 6
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 5
Horn not working 5
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 4
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520 XUC is a 1950 Norton ES2 in Black with a 490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1950 Norton ES2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.5% with a typical mileage of 13,166 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Norton ES2 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 9 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 520 XUC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Norton ES2 typically stays on UK roads for around 78 years. At 76 years old, this Norton ES2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 520 XUC registered?

520 XUC is a 1950 Norton ES2, first registered on 16 June 1950.

Is 520 XUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 520 XUC shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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