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W79 EGH

2000 Benelli 491

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2012
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,760 mi
Last recorded16,760 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2011
Typical for 2000 Benelli 49111,806 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW79 EGH
MakeBenelli
Model491
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2011 16,760 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 15,303 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 15,281 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Brake pipe likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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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W79 EGH is a 2000 Benelli 491 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W79 EGH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W79 EGH registered?

W79 EGH is a 2000 Benelli 491, first registered on 31 July 2000.

Is W79 EGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for W79 EGH shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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