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Y56 GOU

2001 Benelli K2

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,821 mi
Last recorded30,821 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2009
Typical for 2001 Benelli K29,819 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY56 GOU
MakeBenelli
ModelK2
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2009 30,821 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2009 30,765 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 27,388 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 25,908 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 25,908 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 22,810 miles

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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Y56 GOU is a 2001 Benelli K2 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y56 GOU, 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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What year was Y56 GOU registered?

Y56 GOU is a 2001 Benelli K2, first registered on 9 May 2001.

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The MOT history for Y56 GOU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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