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851 HYO

1950 Norton ES2

Black Petrol 490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

15,042 mi
Last recorded15,042 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2012
Typical for 1950 Norton ES213,166 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration851 HYO
MakeNorton
ModelES2
Year1950
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine490cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2012 15,042 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 14,409 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 14,409 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 14,409 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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851 HYO is a 1950 Norton ES2 in Black with a 490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 851 HYO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 851 HYO?

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What year was 851 HYO registered?

851 HYO is a 1950 Norton ES2, first registered on 3 August 1950.

Is 851 HYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 851 HYO 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.

Does 851 HYO have outstanding finance?

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