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DG02 OEN

2002 Benelli 491

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

27,163 mi
Last recorded27,163 miles
Recorded on25 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Benelli 4919,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG02 OEN
MakeBenelli
Model491
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2016 27,163 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 27,163 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 27,164 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 27,167 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 8 Mar 2012 2,717 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 2,717 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 27,175 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 25,966 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 23,277 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 23,277 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 20,470 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 17,170 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 13,979 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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DG02 OEN is a 2002 Benelli 491 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2002 Benelli 491 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 9,331 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 DG02 OEN, 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 24 years old, this Benelli 491 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DG02 OEN registered?

DG02 OEN is a 2002 Benelli 491, first registered on 25 April 2002.

Is DG02 OEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG02 OEN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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