BENELLI BN 125 E5
Pass rate over time
The BN 125 E5's first-time pass rate has risen 2.0 points since 2024, 72.3% to 74.3%.
What fails on a BN 125 E5
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lamps and reflectors |
|
120 | 30.8 | 5.7× |
| structure and attachments |
|
87 | 22.4 | 9.2× |
| brakes |
|
60 | 15.4 | 1.0× |
| suspension |
|
50 | 12.9 | 6.3× |
| steering |
|
46 | 11.8 | 10.1× |
| tyres |
|
17 | 4.4 | 2.5× |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
6 | 1.5 | 2.8× |
| audible warning (Horn) |
|
2 | 0.5 | 1.2× |
| wheels |
|
1 | 0.3 | 1.8× |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects. "vs all bikes" is how often this model's tests record a defect in the group, as a multiple of the all-bike rate.
How rivals compare
On first-time pass rate the BN 125 E5 beats 4 of its 4 closest rivals (YAMAHA YBR 125, HONDA CG125, HONDA CBF125).
Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the BN 125 E5.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2022 (74.7% pass). Weakest: 2021 (72.2%).
First-time pass rate by the year each bike was first registered (cohorts with ≥ 50 tests). Older cohorts are survivors: the worst examples have already left the road, which tends to lift the earliest years.
BENELLI BN 125 E5 FAQ
Is the BENELLI BN 125 E5 reliable?
The BENELLI BN 125 E5 is about average for its class: 73.4% of its 932 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 73.4%. That ranks it #4459 of 5426 models.
What does a BN 125 E5 fail its MOT on most?
lamps and reflectors — 31% of all defects recorded against failed BN 125 E5 tests.