Benelli Leoncino 500 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Benelli Leoncino 500 reliable? We analysed 472 real MOT tests across 143 vehicles to find out.
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The Benelli Leoncino 500 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Benelli Leoncino 500.
Benelli Leoncino 500 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Benelli Leoncino 500. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Benelli Leoncino 500 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Benelli Leoncino 500 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Benelli Leoncino 500 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Benelli Leoncino 500 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Benelli Leoncino 500 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Benelli Leoncino 500 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 120 | 90.0% | 1,924 | 4,013 | 6,996 |
| 2019 | 77 | 92.2% | 2,416 | 3,973 | 6,370 |
| 2018 | 208 | 85.6% | 3,024 | 5,741 | 10,173 |
How Long Does a Benelli Leoncino 500 Last?
Based on 143 Benelli Leoncino 500 vehicles on UK roads.
Benelli Leoncino 500 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Benelli Leoncino 500 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Benelli Leoncino 500
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
92.2% MOT pass rate from 77 tests
85.6% MOT pass rate from 208 tests
The best year to buy a used Benelli Leoncino 500 is 2019, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 92.2% across 77 tests. The 2018 model year has the lowest pass rate at 85.6% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Benelli Leoncino 500 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benelli Leoncino 500 THIS CAR | 89.6% | 472 | 4,505 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 |
| Mercedes C180 Komp. Classic SE A | 74% | 650 | 109,374 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Benelli Tornado Naked T 125 (79.6% pass rate) and the Benelli Tornado (90.2% pass rate), the Benelli Leoncino 500 sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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The Benelli Leoncino 500 has an overall MOT pass rate of 89.6% across 472 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
A typical Benelli Leoncino 500 owner drives around 671 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.