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VWL 793

1954 Norton ES2

Black Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2013
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,541 mi
Last recorded40,541 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2012
Typical for 1954 Norton ES221,068 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVWL 793
MakeNorton
ModelES2
Year1954
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc
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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 17 Feb 2012 40,541 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 40,160 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 39,896 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 39,731 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 39,638 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 39,488 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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VWL 793 is a 1954 Norton ES2 in Black with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1954 Norton ES2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 21,068 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 VWL 793, 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 72 years old, this Norton ES2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VWL 793 registered?

VWL 793 is a 1954 Norton ES2, first registered on 17 June 1954.

Is VWL 793 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VWL 793 shows 6 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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