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B325 FMB

1985 Armstrong MT500

Green Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

4,945 mi
Last recorded4,945 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1985 Armstrong MT50021,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB325 FMB
MakeArmstrong
ModelMT500
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 4,945 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 4,945 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 4,945 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 4,945 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire jubilee clip not tight (6.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2008 10,945 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 10,046 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 9,692 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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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B325 FMB is a 1985 Armstrong MT500 in Green with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 B325 FMB, 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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What year was B325 FMB registered?

B325 FMB is a 1985 Armstrong MT500, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B325 FMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B325 FMB shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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