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HF53 EBV

2003 Benelli Velvet

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

36,704 mi
Last recorded36,704 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Benelli Velvet11,029 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 EBV
MakeBenelli
ModelVelvet
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 36,704 miles

body/engine mounts slightly worn

exhaust slightly noisy

rear number plate/mudguard slightly loose

speedo not working

Fail 23 Apr 2019 36,704 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

body/engine mounts slightly worn

exhaust slightly noisy

rear number plate/mudguard slightly loose

speedo not working

Fail 4 Jun 2018 36,704 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated By fork oil. (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated By fork oil. (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached Damaged (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust slightly noisy.

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute Stays on. (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 2 May 2017 34,151 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2017 34,098 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 32,077 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2016 32,077 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 29,540 miles

Front tyre wall has slight perishing

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2015 29,540 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem misaligned which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Front tyre wall has slight perishing

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 27,177 miles

Slight perishing on front tyre side walls

Fail 26 Apr 2014 27,177 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Slight perishing on front tyre side walls

Pass 3 May 2013 24,754 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 23,321 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 19,219 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 15,925 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 12,247 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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HF53 EBV is a 2003 Benelli Velvet in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2003 Benelli Velvet models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 11,029 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HF53 EBV, 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 23 years old, this Benelli Velvet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HF53 EBV is a 2003 Benelli Velvet, first registered on 11 October 2003.

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