Benelli BN
Real ownership data from 65 UK BN motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common BN problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 20.3% |
| Suspension | major | 10.9% |
| Other | dangerous | 7.8% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 6.3% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 6.2% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 3.1% |
| Chain and sprockets | major | 3.1% |
| Controls and cables | prs | 1.6% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is other.
BN 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 5 | 4,180 mi | 610 | 88.89% |
| 2018 | 14 | 5,634 mi | 854 | 91.67% |
| 2017 | 6 | 8,810 mi | 848 | 85.19% |
| 2016 | 11 | 8,279 mi | 722 | 75% |
| 2015 | 18 | 3,722 mi | 212 | 91.04% |
| 2014 | 8 | 8,824 mi | 1,538 | 80.65% |
BN questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Benelli BN?
Across 65 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (20.3% of all recorded faults), suspension (10.9% of all recorded faults), other (7.8% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Benelli BN?
The median Benelli BN in the UK has covered 4,929 miles, and typically rides about 693 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 2,485 and 9,152 miles.
Is the Benelli BN reliable?
86.16% of Benelli BN MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.25 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 65 Benelli BN motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.