MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
4,297 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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
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.
How Reliable is the Benelli 491?
Based on 1,447 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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