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545 XUK

1951 Norton ES2

Silver Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

13,379 mi
Last recorded13,379 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2012
Typical for 1951 Norton ES25,248 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration545 XUK
MakeNorton
ModelES2
Year1951
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2012 13,379 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 13,379 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 12,914 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 12,595 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

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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545 XUK is a 1951 Norton ES2 in Silver with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1951 Norton ES2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 5,248 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 ES2 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 9 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 545 XUK, 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 75 years old, this Norton ES2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 545 XUK registered?

545 XUK is a 1951 Norton ES2, first registered on 1 September 1951.

Is 545 XUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 545 XUK shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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