Benelli 502 CUSTOM
Real ownership data from 141 UK 502 CUSTOM motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common 502 CUSTOM problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | dangerous | 6.8% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 6.8% |
| Lights and indicators | major | 6.8% |
| Chain and sprockets | dangerous | 6.8% |
| Steering and head bearings | major | 5.1% |
| Other | major | 5.1% |
| Suspension | major | 3.4% |
| Fluid leaks | major | 1.7% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is suspension.
502 CUSTOM 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 21 | 3,459 mi | 1,742 | 87.5% |
| 2021 | 36 | 3,533 mi | 1,227 | 89.19% |
| 2020 | 48 | 5,993 mi | 866 | 93.48% |
| 2019 | 35 | 4,056 mi | 604 | 91.43% |
502 CUSTOM questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Benelli 502 CUSTOM?
Across 141 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are tyres (6.8% of all recorded faults), brakes (6.8% of all recorded faults), lights and indicators (6.8% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Benelli 502 CUSTOM?
The median Benelli 502 CUSTOM in the UK has covered 4,536 miles, and typically rides about 887 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 2,587 and 9,216 miles.
Is the Benelli 502 CUSTOM reliable?
91.23% of Benelli 502 CUSTOM MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.16 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 141 Benelli 502 CUSTOM motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.