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W102 RTC

2000 Benelli 491

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

31,245 mi
Last recorded31,245 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2011
Typical for 2000 Benelli 49111,806 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW102 RTC
MakeBenelli
Model491
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2011 31,245 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear mudguard insecure

Pass 22 Jul 2010 30,878 miles

Coolant leak

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

high beam not fitted on motorbike

Fail 21 Jul 2010 30,878 miles

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Coolant leak

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 25,233 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 25,218 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 16,112 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 15,561 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 15,561 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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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W102 RTC is a 2000 Benelli 491 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2000 Benelli 491 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 11,806 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 W102 RTC, 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 26 years old, this Benelli 491 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W102 RTC registered?

W102 RTC is a 2000 Benelli 491, first registered on 1 July 2000.

Is W102 RTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W102 RTC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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