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HF05 LJA

2005 Benelli Velvet

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

34,465 mi
Last recorded34,465 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Benelli Velvet12,690 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF05 LJA
MakeBenelli
ModelVelvet
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 34,465 miles

front tyre badly worn os

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front indicator stalk broken

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 34,465 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Rear Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front indicator stalk broken

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

front tyre badly worn os

Pass 29 Mar 2016 28,629 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion both (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 28,629 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion both (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 28 May 2015 28,408 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 10 Jun 2014 26,819 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 26,819 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 19,877 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 15,481 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 9,021 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 4,834 miles

How Reliable is the Benelli Velvet?

Based on 1,465 MOT tests across 269 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
1,063
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 88
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 53
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 44
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 39
wheel bearings are excessively rough 24
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HF05 LJA is a 2005 Benelli Velvet in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Benelli Velvet models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 12,690 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Benelli Velvet fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HF05 LJA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Benelli Velvet typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 21 years old, this Benelli Velvet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HF05 LJA registered?

HF05 LJA is a 2005 Benelli Velvet, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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