Benelli Bn 125
MotorcycleFrom 567 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are brake efficiency below minimum requirement, a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn and a stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released. The top issue, brake efficiency below minimum requirement, caused 17 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 17 |
| a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn | 14 |
| a stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released | 14 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 14 |
| brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm | 11 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 10 |
| a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely | 9 |
| reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear | 9 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 9 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 9 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 25.9% of Bn 125 failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £64.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 76.1% | brake efficiency below minimum requirement, a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn |
| 2019 | 75% | significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps |
Typical mileage
Half of all Bn 125s tested had between 2,983 and 9,480 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 5,497 median miles, the Bn 125 has 0.428 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Benelli Bn 125 MOT pass rate?
The Benelli Bn 125 has a 76.5% MOT pass rate based on 567 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Benelli Bn 125?
The most common MOT failure on the Benelli Bn 125 is brake efficiency below minimum requirement, which caused 17 failures. Other common issues include a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn.
What is the typical mileage of a Benelli Bn 125 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Benelli Bn 125 is 5,497 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 2,983 and 9,480 miles.
MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.