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Y648 FFJ

2001 Benelli 491

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,597 mi
Last recorded18,597 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2006
Typical for 2001 Benelli 4918,618 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY648 FFJ
MakeBenelli
Model491
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2006 18,597 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 18,577 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.5a)

Rear Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2005 18,408 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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Y648 FFJ is a 2001 Benelli 491 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y648 FFJ, 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 Y648 FFJ registered?

Y648 FFJ is a 2001 Benelli 491, first registered on 1 May 2001.

Is Y648 FFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y648 FFJ shows 3 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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