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747 UYV

1962 Norton ES2

Green Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,609 mi
Last recorded44,609 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 1962 Norton ES232,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration747 UYV
MakeNorton
ModelES2
Year1962
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc
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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 24 Mar 2017 44,609 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 44,539 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 44,488 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 44,079 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 43,641 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 43,204 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 42,624 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 41,997 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 41,344 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 40,861 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 39,218 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 38,495 miles

oil leak from engine.

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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747 UYV is a 1962 Norton ES2 in Green with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1962 Norton ES2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.3% with a typical mileage of 32,294 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 747 UYV, 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 64 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 747 UYV registered?

747 UYV is a 1962 Norton ES2, first registered on 3 September 1962.

Is 747 UYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 747 UYV shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 747 UYV have outstanding finance?

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