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Y917 TCD

2001 Benelli 491

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

8,618 mi
Last recorded8,618 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2006
Typical for 2001 Benelli 4918,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY917 TCD
MakeBenelli
Model491
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2006 8,618 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 8,618 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 19 Aug 2005 6,259 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Nearside Leg shield insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Offside Leg shield insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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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Y917 TCD is a 2001 Benelli 491 in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 Y917 TCD, 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 Y917 TCD registered?

Y917 TCD is a 2001 Benelli 491, first registered on 1 August 2001.

Is Y917 TCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y917 TCD shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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