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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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Data last updated: · Based on 472 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
89.6%
Typical Mileage
4,505mi
Annual Mileage
671mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

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.

90%
2020
92.2%
2019
85.6%
2018

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.

Low usage
202 mi/yr
Typical
671 mi/yr
Average
1,444 mi/yr
Heavy usage
1,698 mi/yr

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.

Average
4.9 years
Median
5.0 years

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.

Median
4,505 mi
75th Percentile
8,235 mi
95th Percentile
21,373 mi
Max Recorded
41,244 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Benelli Leoncino 500

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

Best year
2019

92.2% MOT pass rate from 77 tests

Year to avoid
2018

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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Should you buy a used Benelli Leoncino 500?

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.

Benelli Leoncino 500 — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Benelli Leoncino 500 reliable?
Based on 472 MOT tests, the Benelli Leoncino 500 has a 89.6% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Benelli Leoncino 500?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Benelli Leoncino 500 do per year?
The typical Benelli Leoncino 500 does around 671 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Benelli Leoncino 500 last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Benelli Leoncino 500?
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 Leoncino 500?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Benelli Leoncino 500 is 2019 with a 92.2% pass rate across 77 tests.