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YN05 XSE

2005 Smc Quadzilla Stinger 250E

White Petrol 234cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2012
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Smc Quadzilla Stinger 250E3,424 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN05 XSE
MakeSmc
ModelQuadzilla Stinger 250E
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine234cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2011

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

play to both rear inner drive shaft bearings

rear brake disc has slight movment on spline

Fail 5 Dec 2011

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

play to both rear inner drive shaft bearings

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear brake disc has slight movment on spline

Pass 29 Nov 2010
Pass 12 Sep 2009 2,831 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 2,818 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake pedal actuating cable wires broken and cable significantly weakened (3.3.A.1f)

Front Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Fail 12 Jun 2008 2,782 miles

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

Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2008 2,758 miles

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

Centre Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

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

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 XSE is a 2005 Smc Quadzilla Stinger 250E in White with a 234cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XSE, 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 XSE is a 2005 Smc Quadzilla Stinger 250E, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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