MOT Stats


Vehicle types : Bike : Armstrong : MT500

Armstrong MT500

YearTestsPass rateMost common fail reason
1985250%Wheel spindle locking device missing or ineffective.
19861100%n/a
19922100%n/a
19933100%n/a
19941100%n/a
19952100%n/a
19964100%n/a
19972185.71%Position lamp missing or inoperative.
1998785.71%Headlamp missing or inoperative.
19995100%n/a
2001560%Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released.
2002475%Fuel system leaking excessively or a risk of fire.
200310%Suspension component insecurely attached.
20042100%n/a
20091100%n/a
20101100%n/a
20121100%n/a
20151100%n/a
20191100%n/a
20211100%n/a

Tests: 66

Average Armstrong MT500 pass rate: 86.36%

Most common fail reasons

#ReasonFail codeCategory%
1Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released.4.3.2(a)(iii)Dangerous22%
2Position lamp missing or inoperative.4.2.1(a)Major22%
3Suspension component insecurely attached.5.3.3(a)(i)Major11%
4Stop lamp showing white light to the rear or significantly reduced light intensity.4.3.3(a)(ii)Major11%
5Shock absorber insecurely attached.5.3.2(a)(i)Major11%
6Abnormal lag in brake operation on a wheel.1.2.1(d)Major11%
7Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution.1.2.1(e)Major11%
8Wheel bearing excessively rough.5.1.3(b)(i)Major11%
9Engine mounting or bracket fractured, missing or excessively loose.6.1.8(a)(ii)Dangerous11%
10Rear registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps.4.7.2(a)Major11%
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024

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