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ESL 955

1959 Norton Triton

Black Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,798 mi
Last recorded54,798 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2009
Typical for 1959 Norton Triton3,754 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationESL 955
MakeNorton
ModelTriton
Year1959
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2009 54,798 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 54,798 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 5,458 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 5,455 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 5,436 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 54,206 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2005 53,902 miles

How Reliable is the Norton Triton?

Based on 1,492 MOT tests across 332 vehicles.

92.6%
Pass Rate
139
Miles/Year
69
Year Lifespan
332
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 5
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 3
reflector on motorcycle missing 3
Horn not working 3
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel 3
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ESL 955 is a 1959 Norton Triton in Black with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1959 Norton Triton models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.7% with a typical mileage of 3,754 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 Triton fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 5 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ESL 955, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Norton Triton typically stays on UK roads for around 69 years. At 67 years old, this Norton Triton is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ESL 955 registered?

ESL 955 is a 1959 Norton Triton, first registered on 17 July 1959.

Is ESL 955 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ESL 955 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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