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2003 Benelli 491 MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for 491 models manufactured in 2003, based on 88 real MOT test results.

62.5%
Pass Rate
37.5%
Fail Rate
88
Total Tests
10,267
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

2003 Benelli 491 MOT Analysis

The 2003 Benelli 491 has an MOT pass rate of 62.5% based on 88 tests — around the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 10,267 miles on the odometer. With a 37.5% failure rate, the 2003 491 is rated as "Average" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2003 Benelli 491 is Motorcycle structure and attachments, responsible for 1.1% of failures. Motorcycle structure and attachments issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs range from £100–400. Motorcycle tyres is the second most common issue at 1.1%.

⚠ Based on limited data (88 tests)

Top failures specific to 2003 models only. The overall 491 page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

Motorcycle structure and attachments 1.1%
Motorcycle tyres 1.1%

What Fails on This Car?

Click a category to see specific failure items.

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Motorcycle Structure And Attachments1.1%1
2Motorcycle Tyres1.1%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 10,267 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Motorcycle structure and attachments1.11% per 10K miMotorcycle tyres1.11% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Motorcycle structure and attachments1.111.1%1
Motorcycle tyres1.111.1%1

Mileage Statistics

10,267
Mean
17,275
Median
11,339
25th Percentile
19,475
75th Percentile
36.52% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 2003 Benelli 491 has an MOT pass rate of 62.5% based on 88 tests — around the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 10,267 miles on the odometer. With a 37.5% failure rate, the 2003 491 is rated as "Average" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 2003 Benelli 491, budget for potential repairs before each MOT. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to motorcycle structure and attachments: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights. With relatively low average mileage of 10,267 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Motorcycle structure and attachments — 1.1% of failures

Motorcycle structure and attachments issues account for 1.1% of MOT failures on 2003 Benelli 491 models. Motorcycle structure and attachments issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.

Motorcycle tyres — 1.1% of failures

Motorcycle tyres issues account for 1.1% of MOT failures on 2003 Benelli 491 models. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. Typical repair costs: £50–200 per tyre. Pre-MOT check: Check tread depth with a 20p coin — if the outer band is visible, the tyre is too worn. Look for bulges, cuts, or embedded objects. Ensure all tyres match the recommended size and load rating.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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