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Benelli Imperiale 400 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Benelli Imperiale 400 reliable? We analysed 250 real MOT tests across 106 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 250 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
90.0%
Typical Mileage
2,396mi
Annual Mileage
499mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Benelli Imperiale 400 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Benelli Imperiale 400.

Benelli Imperiale 400 Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Benelli Imperiale 400. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Benelli Imperiale 400 MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Benelli Imperiale 400 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

91.5%
2021
88.7%
2020

Benelli Imperiale 400 Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Benelli Imperiale 400 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
149 mi/yr
Typical
499 mi/yr
Average
966 mi/yr
Heavy usage
1,244 mi/yr

Benelli Imperiale 400 MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Benelli Imperiale 400 year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2021 59 91.5% 1,352 2,370 3,893
2020 150 88.7% 1,164 2,665 4,503

Benelli Imperiale 400 Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Benelli Imperiale 400 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
2,396 mi
75th Percentile
4,359 mi
95th Percentile
11,328 mi
Max Recorded
22,747 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Benelli Imperiale 400

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2021

91.5% MOT pass rate from 59 tests

Year to avoid
2020

88.7% MOT pass rate from 150 tests

The best year to buy a used Benelli Imperiale 400 is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 91.5% across 59 tests. The 2020 model year has the lowest pass rate at 88.7% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Benelli Imperiale 400 Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Benelli Imperiale 400 THIS CAR 90.0% 250 2,396 mi — yrs
Benelli Tornado Naked T 125 79.6% 4,533 4,730 mi — yrs
Benelli Tornado 90.2% 4,011 5,914 mi 23 yrs
Benelli Bn 125 77% 1,692 6,640 mi — yrs
Renault Arkana Evolution E-tech HEV A 93.2% 354 27,136 mi — yrs

Compared to the Benelli Tornado Naked T 125 (79.6% pass rate) and the Benelli Tornado (90.2% pass rate), the Benelli Imperiale 400 sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Benelli Imperiale 400?

The Benelli Imperiale 400 has an overall MOT pass rate of 90.0% across 250 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Benelli Imperiale 400 owner drives around 499 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Benelli Imperiale 400 — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Benelli Imperiale 400 reliable?
Based on 250 MOT tests, the Benelli Imperiale 400 has a 90.0% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Benelli Imperiale 400?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Benelli Imperiale 400 do per year?
The typical Benelli Imperiale 400 does around 499 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Benelli Imperiale 400 last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Benelli Imperiale 400?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Benelli Imperiale 400?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Benelli Imperiale 400 is 2021 with a 91.5% pass rate across 59 tests.