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Y814 WVE

2001 Benelli 491

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

15,293 mi
Last recorded15,293 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 Benelli 4918,618 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY814 WVE
MakeBenelli
Model491
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2023 15,293 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil front forks stems slightly pitted (5.3.2 (b))

rear footrests not fitted single seater only

Pass 15 Jun 2015 15,287 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 11,306 miles

slight pitting and leak front forks

steering stiff

Fail 23 Jun 2012 11,274 miles

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

slight pitting to forks

Pass 28 Feb 2011 10,759 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 10,744 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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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Y814 WVE is a 2001 Benelli 491 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 Y814 WVE, 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 Y814 WVE registered?

Y814 WVE is a 2001 Benelli 491, first registered on 19 July 2001.

Is Y814 WVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y814 WVE shows 6 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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