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S663 TKL

1998 Benelli 491

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

11,865 mi
Last recorded11,865 miles
Recorded on10 May 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS663 TKL
MakeBenelli
Model491
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2011 11,865 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 7 May 2011 11,865 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear wheel insecure (4.2.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 8,340 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 6,526 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 6,384 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 6,152 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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S663 TKL is a 1998 Benelli 491 in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S663 TKL, 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 28 years old, this Benelli 491 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S663 TKL registered?

S663 TKL is a 1998 Benelli 491, first registered on 17 September 1998.

Is S663 TKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S663 TKL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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