Benelli Tornado Naked T 125
MotorcycleFrom 1,129 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 a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn, reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear and a footrest missing or insecure. The top issue, a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn, caused 36 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn | 36 |
| reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear | 28 |
| a footrest missing or insecure | 21 |
| steering head bearings have excessive wear or play | 19 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 18 |
| brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 18 |
| a tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre | 18 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 16 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 15 |
| a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely | 13 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 7.9% of Tornado Naked T 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 £44.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 73.5% | a tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre, a footrest missing or insecure |
| 2020 | 74% | a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn, reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear |
| 2019 | 76.2% | a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn, a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2018 | 80.7% | a footrest missing or insecure, reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear |
1 earlier years
| 2017 | 82.5% | a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps, reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear |
Typical mileage
Half of all Tornado Naked T 125s tested had between 2,367 and 8,010 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
Common questions
What is the Benelli Tornado Naked T 125 MOT pass rate?
The Benelli Tornado Naked T 125 has a 76.8% MOT pass rate based on 1,129 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Benelli Tornado Naked T 125?
The most common MOT failure on the Benelli Tornado Naked T 125 is a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn, which caused 36 failures. Other common issues include reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear.
What is the typical mileage of a Benelli Tornado Naked T 125 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Benelli Tornado Naked T 125 is 4,585 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 2,367 and 8,010 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.