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W431 XOY

2000 Benelli 491

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

27,026 mi
Last recorded27,026 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2011
Typical for 2000 Benelli 49111,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW431 XOY
MakeBenelli
Model491
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2011 27,026 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

panels fitted restricted view to test

Fail 22 Nov 2011 27,026 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

panels fitted restricted view to test

Pass 29 Jul 2008 26,761 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 22,330 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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W431 XOY is a 2000 Benelli 491 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W431 XOY, 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 W431 XOY registered?

W431 XOY is a 2000 Benelli 491, first registered on 22 August 2000.

Is W431 XOY safe to buy?

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