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SN03 UHX

2003 Benelli 491

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

4,372 mi
Last recorded4,372 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2009
Typical for 2003 Benelli 4919,325 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN03 UHX
MakeBenelli
Model491
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2009 4,372 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 4,328 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 30 May 2008 1,720 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 1,691 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 1,483 miles

Rear footrests not fitted. Advised from Marion at vosa to pass and advise because of no manufacturers indication of bike being able to carry pillion passenger

Fail 8 Jun 2006 1,483 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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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SN03 UHX is a 2003 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 2003 Benelli 491 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 9,325 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 SN03 UHX, 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 23 years old, this Benelli 491 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SN03 UHX registered?

SN03 UHX is a 2003 Benelli 491, first registered on 12 June 2003.

Is SN03 UHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN03 UHX 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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