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YN05 XPA

2005 Smc Quadzilla Stinger 250E

Black Petrol 234cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

6,753 mi
Last recorded6,753 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Smc Quadzilla Stinger 250E3,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN05 XPA
MakeSmc
ModelQuadzilla Stinger 250E
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine234cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 6,753 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 6,400 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 6,396 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 6,382 miles

day time test conducted

Pass 30 Aug 2013 6,302 miles

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

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

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

front brake light swith requires attention soon

Fail 27 Aug 2013 6,302 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

front brake light swith requires attention soon

Pass 5 Jan 2012 6,162 miles

both front shock absorber lower bushes slightly perrished

o/s/f body moulding has slight damage but no sharp edges

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 6 Jan 2011 4,342 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 31 Jul 2009 2,205 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 1,400 miles

How Reliable is the Smc Quadzilla Stinger 250E?

Based on 3,798 MOT tests across 732 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
299
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
732
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 147
registration plate missing 112
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 104
wheel bearing rough when rotated 62
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 52
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YN05 XPA is a 2005 Smc Quadzilla Stinger 250E in Black with a 234cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2005 Smc Quadzilla Stinger 250E models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 3,424 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smc Quadzilla Stinger 250E fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush, accounting for 147 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YN05 XPA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smc Quadzilla Stinger 250E typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Smc Quadzilla Stinger 250E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YN05 XPA is a 2005 Smc Quadzilla Stinger 250E, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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