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BV55 TGY

2005 Smc Quadzilla Stinger 250E

Black Petrol 234cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

12,209 mi
Last recorded12,209 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Smc Quadzilla Stinger 250E3,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 TGY
MakeSmc
ModelQuadzilla Stinger 250E
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine234cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2015 12,209 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Oct 2015 12,208 miles

Centre Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 121,614 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 11,790 miles

Drive chain slightly worn and loose, at the end of its adjustment

Nearside rear wheel arch slightly loose

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear sprocket carrier slightly worn

Fail 15 Oct 2013 11,788 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

Drive chain loose and locking device incorrectly fitted

Nearside rear hub locking device missing

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear sprocket carrier worn

Rear wheel arches slightly loose

Pass 16 Oct 2012 9,684 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 9,684 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 8,996 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 8,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 5,589 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 361 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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BV55 TGY is a 2005 Smc Quadzilla Stinger 250E in Black with a 234cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BV55 TGY, 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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What year was BV55 TGY registered?

BV55 TGY is a 2005 Smc Quadzilla Stinger 250E, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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