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PSU 254

1990 Norton ES2

Black Petrol 490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

17,297 mi
Last recorded17,297 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPSU 254
MakeNorton
ModelES2
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine490cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 17,297 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 6 May 2016 17,297 miles

Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 16,569 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2012 15,608 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 14,848 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 14,573 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 14,112 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 14,112 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 14,015 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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PSU 254 is a 1990 Norton ES2 in Black with a 490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PSU 254, 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 36 years old, this Norton ES2 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was PSU 254 registered?

PSU 254 is a 1990 Norton ES2, first registered on 1 April 1990.

Is PSU 254 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PSU 254 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PSU 254 have outstanding finance?

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