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DSL 355

1999 Norton ES2

Green Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,431 mi
Last recorded59,431 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSL 355
MakeNorton
ModelES2
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 4 Aug 2017 59,431 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Slight play in swinging arm bushes.

Pass 4 Aug 2016 59,033 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 58,619 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 58,233 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 57,906 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 57,708 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 57,244 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 56,932 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 56,029 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 55,705 miles
Pass 28 May 2007 55,348 miles

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

Rear Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 20 May 2006 54,627 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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DSL 355 is a 1999 Norton ES2 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DSL 355, 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 27 years old, this Norton ES2 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DSL 355 registered?

DSL 355 is a 1999 Norton ES2, first registered on 7 December 1999.

Is DSL 355 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DSL 355 shows 12 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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