MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
24,702 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
handlebars slightly out of alignment.
Nearside Front Upper Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)
Offside Front Upper Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)
Nearside Front Upper Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front Upper Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
How Reliable is the Benelli 491?
Based on 1,447 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.
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Y778 WEW is a 2001 Benelli 491 in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 Y778 WEW, 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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Y778 WEW is a 2001 Benelli 491, first registered on 1 June 2001.
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