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B570 SEC

1985 Armstrong MT500

Green Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

4,138 mi
Last recorded4,138 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 1985 Armstrong MT50021,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB570 SEC
MakeArmstrong
ModelMT500
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 4,138 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 3,059 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 1,660 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 30,462 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 25,905 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 25,707 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 24,987 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 23,692 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 22,431 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 20,184 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 20,056 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 20,056 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 18,206 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 18,161 miles

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

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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B570 SEC is a 1985 Armstrong MT500 in Green with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1985 Armstrong MT500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 21,102 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 B570 SEC, 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 41 years old, this Armstrong MT500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B570 SEC registered?

B570 SEC is a 1985 Armstrong MT500, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B570 SEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B570 SEC shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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