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B880 GWE

1984 Armstrong MT500

White Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2022
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30,126 mi
Last recorded30,126 miles
Recorded on1 May 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB880 GWE
MakeArmstrong
ModelMT500
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2021 30,126 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 28,717 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 29,087 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Pass 1 Aug 2005 23,626 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2005 23,626 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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B880 GWE is a 1984 Armstrong MT500 in White with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B880 GWE, 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 42 years old, this Armstrong MT500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B880 GWE registered?

B880 GWE is a 1984 Armstrong MT500, first registered on 31 December 1984.

Is B880 GWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for B880 GWE shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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