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D221 HPO

1995 Armstrong MT500

Green Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

20,937 mi
Last recorded20,937 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Armstrong MT50020,788 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD221 HPO
MakeArmstrong
ModelMT500
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 20,937 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 20,827 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 20,750 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 20,604 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 20,188 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 20,095 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 19,851 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 16 May 2019 19,851 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 18,986 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 17,647 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 17,647 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 13,778 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 12,990 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 12,990 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 12,588 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 10,513 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 8,293 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Fail 13 Jun 2009 8,274 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.2.4)

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 8,261 miles

Number plate undersize.

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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D221 HPO is a 1995 Armstrong MT500 in Green with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1995 Armstrong MT500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.9% with a typical mileage of 20,788 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 D221 HPO, 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 31 years old, this Armstrong MT500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D221 HPO registered?

D221 HPO is a 1995 Armstrong MT500, first registered on 21 November 1995.

Is D221 HPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for D221 HPO shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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