Benelli NAKED 50
Real ownership data from 102 UK NAKED 50 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common NAKED 50 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | major | 12.9% |
| Lights and indicators | fail | 12.6% |
| Suspension | major | 11.3% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 5.5% |
| Brake discs and pads | fail | 5.2% |
| Other | dangerous | 5.2% |
| Controls and cables | fail | 4.2% |
| Tyres | fail | 2.9% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is suspension.
NAKED 50 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 18 | 5,066 mi | 756 | 65.38% |
| 2002 | 67 | 6,708 mi | 482 | 71.14% |
| 2001 | 11 | 6,250 mi | 2,069 | 73.08% |
NAKED 50 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Benelli NAKED 50?
Across 102 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brakes (12.9% of all recorded faults), lights and indicators (12.6% of all recorded faults), suspension (11.3% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Benelli NAKED 50?
The median Benelli NAKED 50 in the UK has covered 6,471 miles, and typically rides about 729 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 4,065 and 8,582 miles.
Is the Benelli NAKED 50 reliable?
71.49% of Benelli NAKED 50 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 1.18 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 102 Benelli NAKED 50 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.