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RJO 881

1952 Norton ES2

Silver Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

2,452 mi
Last recorded2,452 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2012
Typical for 1952 Norton ES214,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJO 881
MakeNorton
ModelES2
Year1952
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2012 2,452 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 2,452 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 2,452 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 2,453 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 2,055 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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RJO 881 is a 1952 Norton ES2 in Silver with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1952 Norton ES2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.4% with a typical mileage of 14,088 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RJO 881, 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 74 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 RJO 881 registered?

RJO 881 is a 1952 Norton ES2, first registered on 16 January 1952.

Is RJO 881 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJO 881 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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