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WJ02 SSZ

2002 Benelli 491

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

16,178 mi
Last recorded16,178 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2006
Typical for 2002 Benelli 4919,331 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ02 SSZ
MakeBenelli
Model491
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2006 16,178 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 16,178 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(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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WJ02 SSZ is a 2002 Benelli 491 in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2002 Benelli 491 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 9,331 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 WJ02 SSZ, 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 24 years old, this Benelli 491 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WJ02 SSZ registered?

WJ02 SSZ is a 2002 Benelli 491, first registered on 1 May 2002.

Is WJ02 SSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ02 SSZ shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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