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YD52 SVL

2002 Benelli 491

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

14,751 mi
Last recorded14,751 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2011
Typical for 2002 Benelli 4919,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD52 SVL
MakeBenelli
Model491
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2011 14,751 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2011 14,751 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2010 14,396 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 6 Mar 2010 13,587 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 11,838 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2008 10,538 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 29 Feb 2008 10,530 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 1 Mar 2007 5,731 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 1 Mar 2007 5,731 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 1,790 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 1,790 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of the horn (1.1.3b)

Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of the horn (1.1.3b)

Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2005 6,689 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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YD52 SVL is a 2002 Benelli 491 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2002 Benelli 491 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 9,331 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 YD52 SVL, 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 24 years old, this Benelli 491 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YD52 SVL registered?

YD52 SVL is a 2002 Benelli 491, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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The MOT history for YD52 SVL shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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