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F484 UJB

1998 Armstrong MT500

Green Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

18,239 mi
Last recorded18,239 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Armstrong MT50018,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF484 UJB
MakeArmstrong
ModelMT500
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 18,239 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2026 18,203 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 17,591 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 16,866 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 15,025 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 14,828 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 14,734 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 14,400 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 14,376 miles

Nearside Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 5 May 2015 13,707 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 13,678 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 13,469 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 13,413 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 13,338 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 13,320 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 13,304 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 12,921 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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F484 UJB is a 1998 Armstrong MT500 in Green with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 1998 Armstrong MT500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 18,203 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 F484 UJB, 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 28 years old, this Armstrong MT500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F484 UJB registered?

F484 UJB is a 1998 Armstrong MT500, first registered on 8 April 1998.

Is F484 UJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for F484 UJB shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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