BENELLI TORNADO

898cc Petrol Class 2

#883 of 5426 overall #2 of 24 BENELLIs #537 of 2787 other bikes

90.2%

first-time pass rate

4.7%

failed outright

6,062

median miles at test

2,411

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

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

The TORNADO's first-time pass rate has held steady since 2007 (91.8% → 92.8%).

Pass rate by mileage

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

A low-mileage TORNADO passes first time 90.3% of the time; by 20k that's 92.3%.

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 TORNADO

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
lighting and signalling	41	23.4	0.3×
brakes	32	18.3	0.2×
lamps and reflectors	25	14.3	0.5×
steering and suspension	21	12	0.2×
tyres and wheels	20	11.4	0.4×
suspension	10	5.7	0.6×
reg plates and vin	10	5.7	0.6×
steering	7	4	0.6×
audible warning (Horn)	5	2.9	1.1×
fuel and exhaust	4	2.3	0.2×

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 TORNADO beats 4 of its 4 closest rivals (BMW R1150, TRIUMPH SPRINT, SUZUKI GSF1200).

BMW R1150 88.5% pass · 171k tests TRIUMPH SPRINT 85.6% pass · 133k tests SUZUKI GSF1200 82.4% pass · 97.6k tests HONDA VFR800 FI 86.7% pass · 89.4k 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 TORNADO.

Pass rate by registration year

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

Best year to buy used: 2012 (95.1% pass). Weakest: 2008 (87.0%).

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 TORNADO FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the BENELLI TORNADO reliable?

The BENELLI TORNADO is more reliable than average for its class: 90.2% of its 2,411 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #883 of 5426 models.

What does a TORNADO fail its MOT on most?

lighting and signalling — 23% of all defects recorded against failed TORNADO tests.

What is the best year of TORNADO to buy used?

By first-time pass rate, 2012-registered examples do best (95.1%) and 2008 worst (87.0%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a TORNADO last?

The median TORNADO shows 6,062 miles at test, and examples around 20k miles still pass 92.3% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.