Benelli 49 X
Real ownership data from 291 UK 49 X motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common 49 X problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 18.3% |
| Brakes | major | 8.1% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 6.5% |
| Suspension | major | 3.4% |
| Steering and head bearings | major | 3.2% |
| Other | dangerous | 2.3% |
| Electrical | major | 1.8% |
| Exhaust and emissions | major | 1.5% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is suspension.
49 X mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| Year | Examples | Median mileage | Miles/year | First-time pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 20 | 4,777 mi | 539 | 55.17% |
| 2013 | 36 | 4,654 mi | 1,542 | 65.71% |
| 2012 | 27 | 6,237 mi | 988 | 78.95% |
| 2011 | 48 | 8,002 mi | 1,808 | 57.95% |
| 2010 | 74 | 8,320 mi | 1,222 | 61.33% |
| 2009 | 68 | 7,008 mi | 1,410 | 63.12% |
| 2008 | 9 | 6,792 mi | 1,978 | 58.82% |
49 X questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Benelli 49 X?
Across 291 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (18.3% of all recorded faults), brakes (8.1% of all recorded faults), tyres (6.5% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Benelli 49 X?
The median Benelli 49 X in the UK has covered 7,071 miles, and typically rides about 1,298 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 4,322 and 10,880 miles.
Is the Benelli 49 X reliable?
62.21% of Benelli 49 X MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 1.49 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 291 Benelli 49 X motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.