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D469 JJD

1987 Armstrong MT500

Green Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

38,969 mi
Last recorded38,969 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2016
Typical for 1987 Armstrong MT50016,529 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD469 JJD
MakeArmstrong
ModelMT500
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2016 38,969 miles

advise fork gaitors fitted

advise headlight wired in backwards

Fail 5 Jul 2016 38,969 miles

Front Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to maladjustment (3.2.A1i)

advise fork gaitors fitted

advise headlight wired in backwards

Pass 18 Jul 2015 36,845 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 34,779 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 30,203 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 26,641 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 23,079 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 21,821 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 104 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 18 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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D469 JJD is a 1987 Armstrong MT500 in Green with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1987 Armstrong MT500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.0% with a typical mileage of 16,529 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 D469 JJD, 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 39 years old, this Armstrong MT500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D469 JJD registered?

D469 JJD is a 1987 Armstrong MT500, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D469 JJD safe to buy?

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