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Y747 HWE

2001 Benelli 491

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

16,735 mi
Last recorded16,735 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Benelli 4918,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY747 HWE
MakeBenelli
Model491
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 16,735 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 16,706 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Apr 2024 16,706 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 16,674 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 16,622 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front shockers slight inadequate damping

Pass 20 Feb 2021 16,481 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 15,749 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2019 15,691 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 15,100 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 14,723 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 14,676 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Fail 8 Jun 2015 14,293 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 14,293 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 13,003 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 12,380 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

both brake levers bent

number plate cracked

Pass 23 Apr 2012 11,756 miles

Front Brake lever slightly damaged (3.2.A1c)

Rear Brake lever slightly damaged (3.2.A1c)

number plate cracked

Pass 22 Apr 2011 9,539 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 9,522 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 9,308 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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Y747 HWE is a 2001 Benelli 491 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y747 HWE, 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 Y747 HWE registered?

Y747 HWE is a 2001 Benelli 491, first registered on 4 April 2001.

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