Barossa Cheetah 250(quad Bike) (2004)
2004 Barossa Cheetah 250(quad Bike)
CarHunch analysed 149 real MOT records for the 2004 Barossa Cheetah 250(quad Bike). This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2004 Barossa Cheetah 250 quad bike passes its MOT first time only 61.7% of the time, significantly below the UK average of 80%, which suggests these machines are less reliable than typical vehicles or that owners are deferring maintenance. The dangerous defect rate sits at a manageable 6%, so safety isn't the primary concern—it's the frequency of failures themselves.
These quad bikes have covered a modest 3,533 miles at their median test, which is low for their age and indicates light use, yet they still average 0.83 failures per vehicle and 2.3 advisories, pointing to age-related wear on older machines rather than hard usage. If you're considering one, budget for regular pre-MOT inspections and expect to address suspension, lighting, and brake issues before test day.
What to check before buying a 2004 Barossa Cheetah 250(quad Bike)
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2004 Barossa Cheetah 250(quad Bike) vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2004 Barossa Cheetah 250(quad Bike) vehicles fall between 1,908 and 4,833 miles.
2004 Barossa Cheetah 250(quad Bike) — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 11 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2017 (38% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2017.
MOT History Averages
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