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HJX 590

1957 Norton Triton

Silver Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

16 mi
Last recorded16 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2012
Typical for 1957 Norton Triton4,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJX 590
MakeNorton
ModelTriton
Year1957
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2012 16 miles

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Fail 23 Aug 2012 16 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Fail 25 Jan 2012 16 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake pedal pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

no engine number

Pass 12 Nov 2010 335 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 332 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 324 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 286 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 245 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 4 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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HJX 590 is a 1957 Norton Triton in Silver with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1957 Norton Triton models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 4,088 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 HJX 590, 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 69 years old, this Norton Triton is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HJX 590 registered?

HJX 590 is a 1957 Norton Triton, first registered on 26 August 1957.

Is HJX 590 safe to buy?

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