MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
6,381 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)
Front wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS
Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) DANGEROUS
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6) DANGEROUS
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS
Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b) DANGEROUS
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Oil leak
Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)
Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
headlamp main beam warning lamp not working
headlamp main beam warning lamp not working
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
How Reliable is the Armstrong MT500?
Based on 2,133 MOT tests across 327 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C455 XLM is a 1985 Armstrong MT500 in Green with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 C455 XLM, 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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How do I check the history of C455 XLM?
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What year was C455 XLM registered?
C455 XLM is a 1985 Armstrong MT500, first registered on 31 December 1985.
Is C455 XLM safe to buy?
The MOT history for C455 XLM shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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