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Y63 DGK

2001 Benelli 491

Orange Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

2,163 mi
Last recorded2,163 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 Benelli 4918,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY63 DGK
MakeBenelli
Model491
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 2,163 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 2,136 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 20,709 miles

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp slight fliker (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 31 May 2018 1,997 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 1,982 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working N/S indicators front and back are not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 1,912 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 19,071 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 19,070 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 12 May 2015 1,888 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 717 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 673 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 673 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 15,577 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 11,148 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2009 10,750 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

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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Y63 DGK is a 2001 Benelli 491 in Orange with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y63 DGK, 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 Y63 DGK registered?

Y63 DGK is a 2001 Benelli 491, first registered on 16 August 2001.

Is Y63 DGK safe to buy?

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