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WU03 BAA

2003 Benelli 491

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

18,348 mi
Last recorded18,348 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2011
Typical for 2003 Benelli 4919,325 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU03 BAA
MakeBenelli
Model491
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2011 18,348 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 18,348 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 18,314 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 16,762 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 11,231 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 7,420 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 6,568 miles

Offside Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 6,568 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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WU03 BAA is a 2003 Benelli 491 in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2003 Benelli 491 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 9,325 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 WU03 BAA, 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 23 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 WU03 BAA registered?

WU03 BAA is a 2003 Benelli 491, first registered on 1 May 2003.

Is WU03 BAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU03 BAA 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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