Benelli Tornado Naked T 125 E5 MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

8.0 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 E5 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 rear28.9%

   22 occurrences

2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements23.7%

   18 occurrences

3. 3.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn14.5%

   11 occurrences

4. 4.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning11.8%

   9 occurrences

5. 5.A stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released10.5%

   8 occurrences

6. 6.A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps9.2%

   7 occurrences

7. 7.A footrest missing or insecure9.2%

   7 occurrences

8. 8.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake9.2%

   7 occurrences

9. 9.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn7.9%

   6 occurrences

10. 10.Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements7.9%

    6 occurrences

11. 11.A wheel bearing with excessive play6.6%

    5 occurrences

12. 12.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely6.6%

    5 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Benelli Tornado Naked T 125 E5 tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn8.7%

   55 tests

2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements6.3%

   40 tests

3. 3.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted5.8%

   37 tests

4. 4.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn4.3%

   27 tests

5. 5.Steering head bearings have excessive wear or play2.2%

   14 tests

6. 6.A wheel bearing with excessive play1.9%

   12 tests

7. 7.Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play1.9%

   12 tests

8. 8.Number plate inscription missing or illegible1.9%

   12 tests

What gets tested

The Tornado Naked T 125 E5 fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

5,175

Test classes

class 1: 576 · class 2: 59

Compare within the range

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Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Benelli Tornado Naked T 125 E5?

78.6% unadjusted, from 635 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Benelli Tornado Naked T 125 E5 fail its MOT on?

"Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear" is recorded in 28.9% of failed Benelli Tornado Naked T 125 E5 tests, followed by "Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements" (23.7%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Benelli Tornado Naked T 125 E5 usually have at its MOT?

5,175 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.