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825 XUE

1960 Norton ES2

Black Petrol 490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2016
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

162 mi
Last recorded162 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2015
Typical for 1960 Norton ES28,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration825 XUE
MakeNorton
ModelES2
Year1960
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine490cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2015 162 miles

petrol cap sealing washer starting to perish

Fail 16 Jul 2015 162 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

petrol cap sealing washer starting to perish

Pass 11 Aug 2014 90 miles

Wire was loose on brake light switch

Pass 24 Nov 2011 86 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 86 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 77 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 1 miles

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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825 XUE is a 1960 Norton ES2 in Black with a 490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1960 Norton ES2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.0% with a typical mileage of 8,930 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 825 XUE, 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 66 years old, this Norton ES2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 825 XUE registered?

825 XUE is a 1960 Norton ES2, first registered on 31 December 1960.

Is 825 XUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 825 XUE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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