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FM03 POA

2003 Benelli Tornado

Black Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

29,833 mi
Last recorded29,833 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Benelli Tornado6,410 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 POA
MakeBenelli
ModelTornado
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc
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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 29,833 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 29,816 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 29,804 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 29,738 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 29,706 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 29,272 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 27,362 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 27,022 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 24,756 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 24,756 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 22,525 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 22,525 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 20,302 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 18,401 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 16,275 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 14,194 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 10,841 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 6,049 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 2,903 miles

rear tyre close to legal limit

How Reliable is the Benelli Tornado?

Based on 4,011 MOT tests across 544 vehicles.

90.2%
Pass Rate
361
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
544
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 27
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 14
Horn not working 13
Headlamp aim too high 10
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 10
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FM03 POA is a 2003 Benelli Tornado in Black with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2003 Benelli Tornado models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.7% with a typical mileage of 6,410 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 Tornado fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FM03 POA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was FM03 POA registered?

FM03 POA is a 2003 Benelli Tornado, first registered on 19 June 2003.

Is FM03 POA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM03 POA shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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