Benelli Tornado Naked T 125 MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

11.3 points below the fleet average of 86.5%. The examples tested do not cover a wide enough spread of ages and mileages to compare fairly against the rest of the fleet, so no rank is claimed; the failure record below stands on its own.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

Share of failed Benelli Tornado Naked T 125 tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear19.6%

   21 occurrences

2. 2.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn15.9%

   17 occurrences

3. 3.A footrest missing or insecure14.0%

   15 occurrences

4. 4.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely13.1%

   14 occurrences

5. 5.Rear registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps10.3%

   11 occurrences

6. 6.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements9.3%

   10 occurrences

7. 7.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn9.3%

   10 occurrences

8. 8.A stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released9.3%

   10 occurrences

9. 9.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning9.3%

   10 occurrences

10. 10.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm8.4%

    9 occurrences

11. 11.Steering head bearings have excessive wear or play8.4%

    9 occurrences

12. 12.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn8.4%

    9 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Benelli Tornado Naked T 125 tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted9.4%

   68 tests

2. 2.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn5.9%

   43 tests

3. 3.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements5.0%

   36 tests

4. 4.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely3.2%

   23 tests

5. 5.A tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre2.8%

   20 tests

6. 6.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn2.8%

   20 tests

7. 7.A wheel bearing with excessive play2.8%

   20 tests

8. 8.Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play2.8%

   20 tests

What gets tested

The Tornado Naked T 125 fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

6,742

Test classes

class 1: 675 · class 2: 52

Compare within the range

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Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Benelli Tornado Naked T 125?

75.2% unadjusted, from 727 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Benelli Tornado Naked T 125 fail its MOT on?

"Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear" is recorded in 19.6% of failed Benelli Tornado Naked T 125 tests, followed by "A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn" (15.9%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Benelli Tornado Naked T 125 usually have at its MOT?

6,742 miles on average across every age tested, so a description of the fleet rather than an annual figure. Motorcycle mileages are low and vary enormously with use; a commuter bike and a weekend bike of the same age can differ by a factor of ten.