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W388 AGK

2000 Benelli 491

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

19,506 mi
Last recorded19,506 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2007
Typical for 2000 Benelli 49111,806 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW388 AGK
MakeBenelli
Model491
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2007 19,506 miles

Front tyre slightly perished on sidewall

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Fail 29 Aug 2007 19,504 miles

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

Front tyre slightly perished on sidewall

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Fail 4 Aug 2007 19,499 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

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

Front tyre slightly perished on sidewall

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 18,599 miles

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

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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W388 AGK is a 2000 Benelli 491 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W388 AGK, 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 W388 AGK registered?

W388 AGK is a 2000 Benelli 491, first registered on 21 August 2000.

Is W388 AGK safe to buy?

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