Benelli 502C
Real ownership data from 189 UK 502C motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common 502C problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 12.8% |
| Chain and sprockets | major | 8.5% |
| Steering and head bearings | major | 4.3% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 4.3% |
| Electrical | prs | 2.1% |
| Brake discs and pads | major | 2.1% |
| Brakes | prs | 2.1% |
| Suspension | major | 2.1% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is exhaust and emissions.
502C mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| YearYear | MedianMedian mileage | Mi/yrMiles/year | MOT passFirst-time pass | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 17 | — | — | — |
| 2025 | 22 | — | — | — |
| 2024 | 31 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | 32 | 2,744 mi | — | 93.75% |
| 2022 | 68 | 3,014 mi | 916 | 83.67% |
| 2021 | 19 | 10,288 mi | 1,248 | 90.48% |
502C questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Benelli 502C?
Across 189 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (12.8% of all recorded faults), chain and sprockets (8.5% of all recorded faults), steering and head bearings (4.3% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Benelli 502C?
The median Benelli 502C in the UK has covered 3,369 miles, and typically rides about 948 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 1,639 and 7,051 miles.
Is the Benelli 502C reliable?
86.54% of Benelli 502C MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.27 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 189 Benelli 502C motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.