BENELLI TNT

1130cc Petrol Class 2

#1910 of 5426 overall #11 of 24 BENELLIs #1155 of 2787 other bikes

87.0%

first-time pass rate

6.4%

failed outright

7,046

median miles at test

1,118

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2007–2025

The TNT's first-time pass rate has fallen 5.4 points since 2007, 93.9% to 88.5%.

Pass rate by mileage

how the TNT's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%

A low-mileage TNT passes first time 87.6% of the time; by 20k that's 90.3%.

First-time pass rate by odometer reading at test, 10,000-mile bands for this model. Mileage is the strongest reliability signal. See the full curve.

What fails on a TNT

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
lighting and signalling	44	32.8	0.7×
lamps and reflectors	22	16.4	0.7×
steering and suspension	21	15.7	0.4×
brakes	15	11.2	0.3×
reg plates and vin	11	8.2	1.6×
tyres and wheels	7	5.2	0.3×
body and structure	4	3	0.6×
suspension	4	3	0.5×
drive system	3	2.2	0.4×
structure and attachments	3	2.2	0.4×

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

same type, similar capacity, high test volume

On first-time pass rate the TNT beats 2 of its 4 closest rivals (BMW R1200, BMW R1150, TRIUMPH SPRINT).

BMW R1200 92.9% pass · 299k tests BMW R1150 88.5% pass · 171k tests TRIUMPH SPRINT 85.6% pass · 133k tests SUZUKI GSF1200 82.4% pass · 97.6k tests

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 TNT.

Pass rate by registration year

how each model-year cohort fares · registration year from first use date

Best year to buy used: 2011 (90.6% pass). Weakest: 2006 (76.4%).

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 TNT FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the BENELLI TNT reliable?

The BENELLI TNT is more reliable than average for its class: 87.0% of its 1,118 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #1910 of 5426 models.

What does a TNT fail its MOT on most?

lighting and signalling — 33% of all defects recorded against failed TNT tests.

What is the best year of TNT to buy used?

By first-time pass rate, 2011-registered examples do best (90.6%) and 2006 worst (76.4%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a TNT last?

The median TNT shows 7,046 miles at test, and examples around 20k miles still pass 90.3% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.