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LK54 HXD

2004 Benelli 491

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

18,344 mi
Last recorded18,344 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK54 HXD
MakeBenelli
Model491
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 18,344 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 17,035 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 17,028 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2021 16,992 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 16,991 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 15,949 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 14,318 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 14,048 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 14,025 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 12,159 miles

Nearside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 4 Nov 2010 12,159 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 27 Oct 2009 11,244 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 11,244 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 7,719 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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LK54 HXD is a 2004 Benelli 491 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LK54 HXD, 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 22 years old, this Benelli 491 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LK54 HXD registered?

LK54 HXD is a 2004 Benelli 491, first registered on 5 November 2004.

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