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R566 AUJ

1998 Norton Unknown

Silver Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

7,875 mi
Last recorded7,875 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR566 AUJ
MakeNorton
ModelUnknown
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 7,875 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 7,874 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 7,874 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 7,826 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil just starting (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 7,801 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 7,801 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

How Reliable is the Norton Unknown?

Based on 948 MOT tests across 683 vehicles.

91.8%
Pass Rate
211
Miles/Year
52
Year Lifespan
683
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 2
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user 2
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 2
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released 1
suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. 1
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R566 AUJ is a 1998 Norton Unknown in Silver with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Norton Unknown fails its MOT is tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation, accounting for 2 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R566 AUJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Norton Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 52 years. At 28 years old, this Norton Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R566 AUJ registered?

R566 AUJ is a 1998 Norton Unknown, first registered on 1 February 1998.

Is R566 AUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R566 AUJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R566 AUJ have outstanding finance?

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