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C362 MAK

2002 Armstrong MT500

Green Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2016
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

4,550 mi
Last recorded4,550 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Armstrong MT50012,570 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC362 MAK
MakeArmstrong
ModelMT500
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2015 4,550 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 4,550 miles

Front Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 905 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Oil leak

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 905 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2013 26,392 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 26,392 miles

Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 25,665 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 25,646 miles

Clutch lever bent so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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C362 MAK is a 2002 Armstrong MT500 in Green with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2002 Armstrong MT500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 12,570 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 C362 MAK, 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 24 years old, this Armstrong MT500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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C362 MAK is a 2002 Armstrong MT500, first registered on 1 January 2002.

Is C362 MAK safe to buy?

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