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RRL 51S

1977 Norton Classic

Silver Petrol 828cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

1,332 mi
Last recorded1,332 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRL 51S
MakeNorton
ModelClassic
Year1977
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine828cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 1,332 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 1,140 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 1,050 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 851 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 659 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 530 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 513 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 369 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 369 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 12 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 10 miles

Indicator switch does not operate the direction indicators on the side selected (1.5.4)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 20,454 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2005 20,440 miles

How Reliable is the Norton Classic?

Based on 868 MOT tests across 151 vehicles.

94.2%
Pass Rate
241
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
151
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Horn not working 6
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 4
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 3
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 2
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 1
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RRL 51S is a 1977 Norton Classic in Silver with a 828cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

The most common reason a Norton Classic fails its MOT is horn not working, accounting for 6 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RRL 51S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Norton Classic typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 49 years old, this Norton Classic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RRL 51S registered?

RRL 51S is a 1977 Norton Classic, first registered on 24 August 1977.

Is RRL 51S safe to buy?

The MOT history for RRL 51S shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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