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DF03 OXP

2003 Benelli 491

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,129 mi
Last recorded21,129 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Benelli 4919,325 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 OXP
MakeBenelli
Model491
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2015 21,129 miles

Front Advise, Slight play at steering Head with front wheel raised.

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2011 17,782 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 17,397 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2010 17,275 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 10,591 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 10,577 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 28 Aug 2007 6,426 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 6,423 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 5,677 miles

How Reliable is the Benelli 491?

Based on 1,447 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

75.9%
Pass Rate
662
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 83
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 35
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 35
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 33
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32
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DF03 OXP is a 2003 Benelli 491 in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Benelli 491 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 9,325 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Benelli 491 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 83 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DF03 OXP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Benelli 491 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Benelli 491 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DF03 OXP registered?

DF03 OXP is a 2003 Benelli 491, first registered on 11 August 2003.

Is DF03 OXP safe to buy?

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