BENELLI TORNADO NAKED T 125
Pass rate over time
The TORNADO NAKED T 125's first-time pass rate has fallen 9.1 points since 2020, 84.0% to 74.9%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage TORNADO NAKED T 125 passes first time 78.0% of the time; by 20k that's 57.4%.
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 NAKED T 125
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lamps and reflectors |
|
450 | 32.4 | 5.7× |
| structure and attachments |
|
314 | 22.6 | 9.0× |
| brakes |
|
238 | 17.1 | 1.2× |
| suspension |
|
130 | 9.4 | 4.4× |
| tyres |
|
103 | 7.4 | 3.6× |
| steering |
|
86 | 6.2 | 5.7× |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
53 | 3.8 | 6.7× |
| audible warning (Horn) |
|
7 | 0.5 | 1.2× |
| wheels |
|
7 | 0.5 | 3.6× |
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 TORNADO NAKED T 125 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 TORNADO NAKED T 125.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2021 (78.4% pass). Weakest: 2018 (73.7%).
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 NAKED T 125 FAQ
Is the BENELLI TORNADO NAKED T 125 reliable?
The BENELLI TORNADO NAKED T 125 is more reliable than average for its class: 75.4% of its 3,237 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 73.4%. That ranks it #4258 of 5426 models.
What does a TORNADO NAKED T 125 fail its MOT on most?
lamps and reflectors — 32% of all defects recorded against failed TORNADO NAKED T 125 tests.
What is the best year of TORNADO NAKED T 125 to buy used?
By first-time pass rate, 2021-registered examples do best (78.4%) and 2018 worst (73.7%). Condition and history still trump the year.
How many miles will a TORNADO NAKED T 125 last?
The median TORNADO NAKED T 125 shows 4,161 miles at test, and examples around 20k miles still pass 57.4% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.