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FX08 GZE

2008 Smc Quadzilla 300 L (quad Bike)

Black Petrol 270cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

18,268 mi
Last recorded18,268 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Smc Quadzilla 300 L (quad Bike)2,385 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX08 GZE
MakeSmc
ModelQuadzilla 300 L (quad Bike)
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine270cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 18,268 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Mar 2025 18,267 miles

Front Steering locking device missing all four split pins missing all four track rod end inner and outer (2.1.3 (d))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension locking device missing split pin missing (5.3.6 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 16,439 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2015 871 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 702 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 361 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 361 miles

Centre Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 289 miles

How Reliable is the Smc Quadzilla 300 L (quad Bike)?

Based on 1,817 MOT tests across 337 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
283
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
337
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

registration plate missing 67
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 51
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 41
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 40
Direction indicator not working 35
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FX08 GZE is a 2008 Smc Quadzilla 300 L (quad Bike) in Black with a 270cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2008 Smc Quadzilla 300 L (quad Bike) models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 2,385 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 Smc Quadzilla 300 L (quad Bike) fails its MOT is registration plate missing, accounting for 67 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FX08 GZE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smc Quadzilla 300 L (quad Bike) typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Smc Quadzilla 300 L (quad Bike) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FX08 GZE is a 2008 Smc Quadzilla 300 L (quad Bike), first registered on 11 April 2008.

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