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Barossa Cheetah 250(QUAD Bike) Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Barossa Cheetah 250(QUAD Bike) reliable? We analysed 798 real MOT tests across 163 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 798 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
78.2%
Typical Mileage
3,055mi
Annual Mileage
329mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
22yrs

The Barossa Cheetah 250(QUAD Bike) is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush, registration plate missing and suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Barossa Cheetah 250(QUAD Bike).

Barossa Cheetah 250(QUAD Bike) Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Barossa Cheetah 250(QUAD Bike). Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Barossa Cheetah 250(QUAD Bike) MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Barossa Cheetah 250(QUAD Bike) to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

78.6%
2005
77.4%
2004

Barossa Cheetah 250(QUAD Bike) Problems — What Goes Wrong?

The most common reasons a Barossa Cheetah 250(QUAD Bike) fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 35
registration plate missing 21
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 20
Obligatory mirror missing 19
reflector missing 16
wheel bearing has excessive play 16
suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint 15
Headlamp aim too low 13
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off 12
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12

Barossa Cheetah 250(QUAD Bike) Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Barossa Cheetah 250(QUAD Bike) owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
96 mi/yr
Typical
329 mi/yr
Average
1,531 mi/yr
Heavy usage
836 mi/yr

Barossa Cheetah 250(QUAD Bike) MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Barossa Cheetah 250(QUAD Bike) year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2005 210 78.6% 1,503 2,978 6,042
2004 545 77.4% 1,431 3,194 5,132

How Long Does a Barossa Cheetah 250(QUAD Bike) Last?

Based on 163 Barossa Cheetah 250(QUAD Bike) vehicles on UK roads.

Average
9.3 years
Median
9.0 years
Estimated max lifespan
22 years

Barossa Cheetah 250(QUAD Bike) Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Barossa Cheetah 250(QUAD Bike) MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
3,055 mi
75th Percentile
5,229 mi
95th Percentile
13,031 mi
Max Recorded
81,145 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Barossa Cheetah 250(QUAD Bike)

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2005

78.6% MOT pass rate from 210 tests

Year to avoid
2004

77.4% MOT pass rate from 545 tests

The best year to buy a used Barossa Cheetah 250(QUAD Bike) is 2005, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 78.6% across 210 tests. The 2004 model year has the lowest pass rate at 77.4% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Barossa Cheetah 250(QUAD Bike) Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Barossa Cheetah 250(QUAD Bike) THIS CAR 78.2% 798 3,055 mi 22 yrs
Barossa XS 125 T-13 75.9% 1,004 10,369 mi 18 yrs
Piaggio Gts 87.8% 993 13,488 mi 20 yrs
Bentley Continental GT Auto 90.3% 277 55,494 mi — yrs
Proton Persona Compact Spectrum 65.8% 663 58,091 mi 27 yrs

Compared to the Barossa XS 125 T-13 (75.9% pass rate) and the Piaggio Gts (87.8% pass rate), the Barossa Cheetah 250(QUAD Bike) sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Barossa Cheetah 250(QUAD Bike)?

The Barossa Cheetah 250(QUAD Bike) has an overall MOT pass rate of 78.2% across 798 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

The most common problems on the Barossa Cheetah 250(QUAD Bike) are suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (35 recorded failures), registration plate missing (21), and suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (20). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.

A typical Barossa Cheetah 250(QUAD Bike) owner drives around 329 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

In terms of longevity, most Barossa Cheetah 250(QUAD Bike) models stay on UK roads for around 22 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Barossa Cheetah 250(QUAD Bike) — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Barossa Cheetah 250(QUAD Bike) reliable?
Based on 798 MOT tests, the Barossa Cheetah 250(QUAD Bike) has a 78.2% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Barossa Cheetah 250(QUAD Bike)?
The most common MOT failures are suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush, registration plate missing, and suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint. Check these on any test drive.
How many miles does a Barossa Cheetah 250(QUAD Bike) do per year?
The typical Barossa Cheetah 250(QUAD Bike) does around 329 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Barossa Cheetah 250(QUAD Bike) last?
Most Barossa Cheetah 250(QUAD Bike) models stay on UK roads for around 22 years based on our analysis of 163 vehicles.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Barossa Cheetah 250(QUAD Bike)?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Barossa Cheetah 250(QUAD Bike)?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Barossa Cheetah 250(QUAD Bike) is 2005 with a 78.6% pass rate across 210 tests.