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HX55 BFK

2005 Smc Ram 250E (quad Bike)

Black Petrol 234cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

3,772 mi
Last recorded3,772 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Smc Ram 250E (quad Bike)2,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX55 BFK
MakeSmc
ModelRam 250E (quad Bike)
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine234cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2020 3,772 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2020 209 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2015 3,639 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 3,212 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 6 Jan 2014 3,212 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 2,547 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 2,519 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 2,507 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

How Reliable is the Smc Ram 250E (quad Bike)?

Based on 1,214 MOT tests across 230 vehicles.

77.8%
Pass Rate
286
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
230
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 51
registration plate missing 27
Headlamp aim too low 26
Obligatory mirror missing 24
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 20
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HX55 BFK is a 2005 Smc Ram 250E (quad Bike) in Black with a 234cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Smc Ram 250E (quad Bike) models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 2,344 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 Ram 250E (quad Bike) fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush, accounting for 51 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HX55 BFK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smc Ram 250E (quad Bike) typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Smc Ram 250E (quad Bike) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HX55 BFK is a 2005 Smc Ram 250E (quad Bike), first registered on 12 November 2005.

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