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YS02 XYE

2002 Benelli 491

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

19,854 mi
Last recorded19,854 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2009
Typical for 2002 Benelli 4919,331 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS02 XYE
MakeBenelli
Model491
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2009 19,854 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 19,843 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Front suspension assembly component excessively corroded. (2.3.1)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 17,653 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 17,653 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 13,898 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 13,898 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 10,019 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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YS02 XYE is a 2002 Benelli 491 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YS02 XYE, 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 YS02 XYE registered?

YS02 XYE is a 2002 Benelli 491, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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