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Y259 XAE

2001 Benelli 491

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

4,297 mi
Last recorded4,297 miles
Recorded on5 May 2011
Typical for 2001 Benelli 4918,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY259 XAE
MakeBenelli
Model491
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2011 4,297 miles

Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

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

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

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 21 Apr 2011 4,297 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Front Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

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

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

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Nail in front tyre

Pass 16 Jan 2010 4,297 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Right hand fork leg is pitted with corrosion.

Pass 15 Jan 2008 3,385 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 886 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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Y259 XAE is a 2001 Benelli 491 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Benelli 491 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 8,618 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 Y259 XAE, 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 25 years old, this Benelli 491 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y259 XAE registered?

Y259 XAE is a 2001 Benelli 491, first registered on 14 August 2001.

Is Y259 XAE safe to buy?

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