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MX08 YAW

2008 Smc Quadzilla 300 L (quad Bike)

Black Petrol 270cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2017
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

3,871 mi
Last recorded3,871 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 2008 Smc Quadzilla 300 L (quad Bike)2,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX08 YAW
MakeSmc
ModelQuadzilla 300 L (quad Bike)
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine270cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016 3,871 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 3,868 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement upper (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

chain loose and links siezed

Pass 22 Oct 2014 3,797 miles

harsh play in offside and nearside front suspension arms

head-light aim low border line pass

nearside front wheel arch loose

offside front wheel bearing slightly rough (border line pass)

Fail 22 Oct 2014 3,797 miles

Rear Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

harsh play in offside and nearside front suspension arms

head-light aim low border line pass

nearside front wheel arch loose

offside front wheel bearing slightly rough (border line pass)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 3,589 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 3,210 miles

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

Offside Brake clevis joint worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

main beam indicator not working

Fail 17 Jul 2012 3,210 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Brake clevis joint worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

main beam indicator not working

chain adjuster locking device insicure

Pass 8 Jul 2011 2,663 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 2,663 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Trailing arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

n/s/r indicator lense poor

o/s/f and n/s/f upper arms slight play

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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MX08 YAW is a 2008 Smc Quadzilla 300 L (quad Bike) in Black with a 270cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 MX08 YAW, 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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MX08 YAW is a 2008 Smc Quadzilla 300 L (quad Bike), first registered on 24 July 2008.

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