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NB03 CCV

2003 Benelli 491

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2015
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

175 mi
Last recorded175 miles
Recorded on29 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Benelli 4919,325 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNB03 CCV
MakeBenelli
Model491
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2014 175 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 175 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Rear wheel has a missing wheel bolt(s) (4.2.3a)

Indicator switch does not operate the direction indicators on the side selected (1.5.4) DANGEROUS

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2013 13,903 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 22 Feb 2013 13,903 miles

Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 16 Apr 2011 12,182 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 16 Apr 2011 12,182 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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NB03 CCV is a 2003 Benelli 491 in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 NB03 CCV, 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 NB03 CCV registered?

NB03 CCV is a 2003 Benelli 491, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is NB03 CCV safe to buy?

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