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B894 SEC

1996 Armstrong MT500

Green Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

12,241 mi
Last recorded12,241 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Armstrong MT50019,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB894 SEC
MakeArmstrong
ModelMT500
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2012 12,241 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 9,323 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 6,924 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 4,226 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2009 4,266 miles

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 1,846 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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B894 SEC is a 1996 Armstrong MT500 in Green with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1996 Armstrong MT500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 19,586 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 Armstrong MT500 fails its MOT is direction indicator not working, accounting for 13 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B894 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 30 years old, this Armstrong MT500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B894 SEC registered?

B894 SEC is a 1996 Armstrong MT500, first registered on 5 January 1996.

Is B894 SEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B894 SEC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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