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TSL 177

1949 Norton ES2

Black Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

Typical for 1949 Norton ES216,041 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTSL 177
MakeNorton
ModelES2
Year1949
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2013

Nearside Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Only to be used during daylight hours and not at times of seriouly reduced visibility.

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 3 Oct 2013

Rear Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Only to be used during daylight hours and not at times of seriouly reduced visibility.

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Jun 2008

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

rear tyre perrishing

Fail 2 Jun 2008

Front Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

rear tyre perrishing

Pass 31 May 2007
Fail 31 May 2007

Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Pass 12 Apr 2006

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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TSL 177 is a 1949 Norton ES2 in Black with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1949 Norton ES2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 16,041 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 TSL 177, 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 77 years old, this Norton ES2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TSL 177 registered?

TSL 177 is a 1949 Norton ES2, first registered on 26 August 1949.

Is TSL 177 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TSL 177 shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TSL 177 have outstanding finance?

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