Benelli Tornado Naked T 125 (2018)
2018 Benelli Tornado Naked T 125
CarHunch analysed 477 real MOT records for the 2018 Benelli Tornado Naked T 125. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2018 Benelli Tornado Naked T 125 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 66.5%, notably below the UK average of 80%, signalling reliability concerns for this budget commuter bike. With 17.2% of vehicles having experienced a dangerous defect, structural or safety issues aren't rare enough to ignore—a real consideration if you're buying used.
The median mileage of just 4,214 miles suggests these bikes are often lightly used or garage queens, yet they still average 0.62 failures and 2.2 advisories per test, indicating build quality or durability problems that aren't simply down to hard riding. Before purchasing, have a pre-buy inspection focus on the steering head, fuel system, and brake components—the defect patterns on this model are significant enough that thorough checking is essential rather than optional.
What to check before buying a 2018 Benelli Tornado Naked T 125
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 (98%) | 466 | 66.1% | 0.63 |
| Other (2%) | 11 | 84.2% | 0.36 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2018 Benelli Tornado Naked T 125 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 2018 Benelli Tornado Naked T 125 vehicles fall between 2,003 and 7,771 miles.
2018 Benelli Tornado Naked T 125 — Still on the Road
182 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 69% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2021–2025.
MOT History Averages
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