Benelli Bn 125 E5 (2022)
2022 Benelli Bn 125 E5
CarHunch analysed 748 real MOT records for the 2022 Benelli Bn 125 E5. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2022 BENELLI BN 125 E5 has a first-time MOT pass rate of just 45.5%, significantly below the UK average of 80%, which signals genuine reliability concerns for this entry-level commuter bike. Only 2.7% have ever suffered a dangerous defect, so safety-critical failures are relatively rare, but the low pass rate itself suggests either design teething problems or build quality issues that buyers should take seriously.
These bikes are running an average of 6,399 miles at test—reasonable mileage for their age—yet still failing at more than double the national rate, indicating the problems aren't simply wear-and-tear related. The 0.14 average failures and 0.5 advisories per vehicle are modest numbers, but when half of all test attempts result in a fail, you're looking at repeated trips back to the garage; check the full MOT history of any specific machine before purchase, and factor in potential rectification costs.
What to check before buying a 2022 Benelli Bn 125 E5
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (100%) | 747 | 45.5% | 0.14 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2022 Benelli Bn 125 E5 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2022 Benelli Bn 125 E5 vehicles fall between 2,269 and 8,766 miles.
MOT History Averages
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