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YN05 ZVJ

2005 Smc Quadzilla Stinger 250E

Black Petrol 234cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

3,424 mi
Last recorded3,424 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Smc Quadzilla Stinger 250E3,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 3,424 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 3,170 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 2,907 miles

offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 5 Nov 2014 2,624 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2014 2,606 miles

Centre Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Centre Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

nearside rear indicator slightly secure (taped on)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 2,423 miles

drive chain tight

Fail 17 Sep 2010 2,460 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (1.5.1a)

drive chain tight

Pass 24 Jul 2009 1,928 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower 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)

Fail 16 Jul 2009 1,928 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower 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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 4,792 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 ZVJ 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 70%.

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 ZVJ, 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 ZVJ is a 2005 Smc Quadzilla Stinger 250E, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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