BENELLI K2 100
Pass rate over time
The K2 100's first-time pass rate has fallen 9.6 points since 2006, 69.6% to 60.0%.
What fails on a K2 100
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
170 | 35.1 | 4.4× |
| steering and suspension |
|
144 | 29.7 | 5.0× |
| brakes |
|
94 | 19.4 | 2.5× |
| tyres and wheels |
|
29 | 6 | 2.5× |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
17 | 3.5 | 3.7× |
| body and structure |
|
13 | 2.7 | 4.8× |
| reg plates and vin |
|
11 | 2.3 | 3.4× |
| driving controls |
|
4 | 0.8 | 3.0× |
| Items Not Tested |
|
3 | 0.6 | 5.8× |
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 K2 100 beats 0 of its 4 closest rivals (YAMAHA YBR 125, HONDA C90, HONDA CG125).
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 K2 100.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2000 (71.4% pass). Weakest: 2002 (65.6%).
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 K2 100 FAQ
Is the BENELLI K2 100 reliable?
The BENELLI K2 100 is less reliable than average for its class: 67.2% of its 567 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 73.4%. That ranks it #4896 of 5426 models.
What does a K2 100 fail its MOT on most?
lighting and signalling — 35% of all defects recorded against failed K2 100 tests.
What is the best year of K2 100 to buy used?
By first-time pass rate, 2000-registered examples do best (71.4%) and 2002 worst (65.6%). Condition and history still trump the year.