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B93 FNO

1985 Armstrong MT500

Green Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

23,351 mi
Last recorded23,351 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 1985 Armstrong MT50021,102 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB93 FNO
MakeArmstrong
ModelMT500
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 23,351 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 23,135 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 22,045 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 22,045 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 20,906 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 20,313 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 20,245 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 20,245 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 19,546 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 19,121 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 17,689 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 17,361 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 16,614 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 15,971 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 15,419 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 15,372 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 15,365 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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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B93 FNO is a 1985 Armstrong MT500 in Green with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 B93 FNO, 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 B93 FNO registered?

B93 FNO is a 1985 Armstrong MT500, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B93 FNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for B93 FNO shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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