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D690 JHY

1997 Armstrong MT500

Green Petrol 485cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,402 mi
Last recorded29,402 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Armstrong MT50019,199 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD690 JHY
MakeArmstrong
ModelMT500
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine485cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 29,402 miles

Headlamp slightly discoloured (4.1.4 (a))

exhaust corrosion

Fail 12 Jul 2019 29,390 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Brake caliper has no reserve travel and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp slightly discoloured (4.1.4 (a))

Stop lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

exhaust corrosion

metal brackets fitted to head lamp sharpe

metal tool box mounted to back rack

Pass 14 Jul 2017 27,998 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 27,998 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 26,499 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 25,112 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 25,112 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 22,193 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 17,357 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 11,296 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 6,160 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 3,624 miles

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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D690 JHY is a 1997 Armstrong MT500 in Green with a 485cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Armstrong MT500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.8% with a typical mileage of 19,199 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 D690 JHY, 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 29 years old, this Armstrong MT500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D690 JHY registered?

D690 JHY is a 1997 Armstrong MT500, first registered on 19 August 1997.

Is D690 JHY safe to buy?

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