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Y714 EGR

2001 Benelli 491

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2016
Tests12 (5 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate41.7%

Mileage

2,948 mi
Last recorded2,948 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Benelli 4918,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY714 EGR
MakeBenelli
Model491
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2015 2,948 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 7 Mar 2015 2,948 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 2,948 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 7 Mar 2015 2,948 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

Fail 3 Apr 2014 2,948 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 4 Jun 2011 2,948 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 2,948 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 2,948 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 2,948 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 26 Feb 2008 2,948 miles

Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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 15 Sep 2006 2,649 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 2,624 miles

Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Leg shield insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

seat assembly will not lock

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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Y714 EGR is a 2001 Benelli 491 in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.7%.

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 Y714 EGR, 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 Y714 EGR registered?

Y714 EGR is a 2001 Benelli 491, first registered on 11 May 2001.

Is Y714 EGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y714 EGR shows 12 tests with a 41.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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