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D258 YDO

1996 Armstrong MT500

Green Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

33,873 mi
Last recorded33,873 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 1996 Armstrong MT50019,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD258 YDO
MakeArmstrong
ModelMT500
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 33,873 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 33,865 miles

Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied hitting side stand (1.1.2 (d))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake component insecure operating arm. bolt missing (1.1.21 (c))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Front Wheel spindle locking device ineffective (5.2.1 (d))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen on offside (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2016 33,856 miles

Body rusting dirty.

Pass 4 Mar 2015 33,550 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 33,451 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 33,220 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 33,220 miles

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 32,929 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 32,546 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 12 Apr 2008 32,126 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 32,126 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 31,229 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2007 31,229 miles

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 29,904 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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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D258 YDO is a 1996 Armstrong MT500 in Green with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 D258 YDO, 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 D258 YDO registered?

D258 YDO is a 1996 Armstrong MT500, first registered on 2 December 1996.

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