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B270 YWS

2003 Armstrong MT500

Green Petrol 485cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,119 mi
Last recorded25,119 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB270 YWS
MakeArmstrong
ModelMT500
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine485cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2015 25,119 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 26,526 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 22,487 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 12 Jul 2012 17,959 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 17,959 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 14,494 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 13,936 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 3 Jun 2009 13,936 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 13,633 miles

front and rear tyres are cracking around the walls

Pass 5 Jan 2006 13,589 miles

How Reliable is the Armstrong MT500?

Based on 2,133 MOT tests across 327 vehicles.

87.9%
Pass Rate
569
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
327
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicator not working 13
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 13
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 12
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 8
Horn not working 7
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B270 YWS is a 2003 Armstrong MT500 in Green with a 485cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

The most common reason a Armstrong MT500 fails its MOT is direction indicator not working, accounting for 13 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B270 YWS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Armstrong MT500 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 23 years old, this Armstrong MT500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B270 YWS registered?

B270 YWS is a 2003 Armstrong MT500, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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