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FX08 GZB

2008 Smc Quadzilla Stinger 250E

Black Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

90 mi
Last recorded90 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Smc Quadzilla Stinger 250E3,118 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX08 GZB
MakeSmc
ModelQuadzilla Stinger 250E
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2024 90 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 68 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 2 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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 ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 30 Mar 2021 3,906 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 26 Jul 2019 2,171 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 2,171 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 1,869 miles

gear lever loose

o/s/f brake pads worn

slight play in o/s/f & n/s/f top suspension arms

Fail 8 Jan 2018 1,869 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

gear lever loose

o/s/f brake pads worn

slight play in o/s/f & n/s/f top suspension arms

Pass 21 Feb 2015 1,827 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 1,368 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 1,023 miles

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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FX08 GZB is a 2008 Smc Quadzilla Stinger 250E in Black with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2008 Smc Quadzilla Stinger 250E models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 3,118 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 FX08 GZB, 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 18 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 FX08 GZB registered?

FX08 GZB is a 2008 Smc Quadzilla Stinger 250E, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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