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Y479 FEL

2001 Benelli K2

Silver Petrol 101cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

18,892 mi
Last recorded18,892 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Benelli K29,819 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY479 FEL
MakeBenelli
ModelK2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine101cc
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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 18,892 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 18,673 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 18,547 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 18,294 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 17,813 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 17,688 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 17,354 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute indicators flashing slightly fast (4.4.4 (a))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 17,149 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 17,025 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 16,728 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 15,958 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 15,290 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 14,846 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2012 14,846 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 May 2011 13,998 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 27 May 2010 12,169 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 27 May 2009 10,605 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 May 2008 8,785 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

rear number plate not working

Pass 6 Jun 2007 7,194 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 6,333 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

both mirrors damaged

How Reliable is the Benelli K2?

Based on 1,506 MOT tests across 387 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
1,061
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
387
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 131
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 82
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 44
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 41
wheel bearings are excessively rough 29
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Y479 FEL is a 2001 Benelli K2 in Silver with a 101cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 2001 Benelli K2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 9,819 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Benelli K2 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 131 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y479 FEL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Benelli K2 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Benelli K2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y479 FEL is a 2001 Benelli K2, first registered on 8 June 2001.

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