Benelli BN 125
Real ownership data from 4,604 UK BN 125 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common BN 125 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | dangerous | 10.8% |
| Lights and indicators | dangerous | 6.8% |
| Frame and structure | major | 5.4% |
| Suspension | dangerous | 5.4% |
| Wheels | dangerous | 4.1% |
| Steering and head bearings | major | 2.7% |
| Tyres | major | 2.7% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 2.7% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is frame and structure.
BN 125 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 | 397 | — | — | — |
| 2025 | 591 | 296 mi | — | 100% |
| 2024 | 647 | 2,116 mi | — | 100% |
| 2023 | 881 | 4,874 mi | 2,398 | 74.51% |
| 2022 | 765 | 5,466 mi | 1,930 | 73.84% |
| 2021 | 674 | 6,890 mi | 1,545 | 71.48% |
| 2020 | 358 | 8,368 mi | 1,586 | 71.28% |
| 2019 | 215 | 7,204 mi | 1,244 | 72.26% |
| 2018 | 76 | 9,493 mi | 1,360 | 72.99% |
BN 125 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Benelli BN 125?
Across 4,604 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brakes (10.8% of all recorded faults), lights and indicators (6.8% of all recorded faults), frame and structure (5.4% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Benelli BN 125?
The median Benelli BN 125 in the UK has covered 6,442 miles, and typically rides about 1,557 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 3,088 and 11,125 miles.
Is the Benelli BN 125 reliable?
72.45% of Benelli BN 125 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.02 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 4,604 Benelli BN 125 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.