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SP04 BYK

2004 Smc Ram 250E (quad Bike)

Blue Petrol 234cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2011
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

833 mi
Last recorded833 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2010
Typical for 2004 Smc Ram 250E (quad Bike)2,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP04 BYK
MakeSmc
ModelRam 250E (quad Bike)
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine234cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2010 833 miles

chain touching swinging arm

slight play in head stock bearings

Fail 27 Oct 2010 833 miles

Centre Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Centre Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

chain touching swinging arm

slight play in head stock bearings

Fail 11 Jun 2010 842 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

chain tensioner worn

nearside front switches insecure

steering head bearings slight movement

Pass 15 May 2009 150 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 2,044 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 2,034 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

front suspension top arm bushes play advisory

Fail 27 Apr 2007 19,051 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Position lamp switch cannot be operated from the normal driving position (1.1.A.1)

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

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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SP04 BYK is a 2004 Smc Ram 250E (quad Bike) in Blue with a 234cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 2004 Smc Ram 250E (quad Bike) models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 2,879 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 SP04 BYK, 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 22 years old, this Smc Ram 250E (quad Bike) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SP04 BYK registered?

SP04 BYK is a 2004 Smc Ram 250E (quad Bike), first registered on 1 March 2004.

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