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Y57 NLT

2001 Benelli 491

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

7,170 mi
Last recorded7,170 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Benelli 4918,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY57 NLT
MakeBenelli
Model491
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2011 7,170 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 7,170 miles

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.3.3a)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

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

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

vehicle in poor condition

centerstand bent

front mudguard broken and insecure

front tryre underinflated

Pass 7 Jan 2011 7,107 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 7,107 miles

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2010 7,107 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 7,107 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 7,107 miles

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

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 7,102 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 7,102 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 5,503 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 3,824 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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Y57 NLT is a 2001 Benelli 491 in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 Y57 NLT, 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 Y57 NLT registered?

Y57 NLT is a 2001 Benelli 491, first registered on 13 July 2001.

Is Y57 NLT safe to buy?

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