MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
36,704 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
body/engine mounts slightly worn
exhaust slightly noisy
rear number plate/mudguard slightly loose
speedo not working
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
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))
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Slight perishing on front tyre side walls
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Slight perishing on front tyre side walls
How Reliable is the Benelli Velvet?
Based on 1,465 MOT tests across 269 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was HF53 EBV registered?
HF53 EBV is a 2003 Benelli Velvet, first registered on 11 October 2003.
Is HF53 EBV safe to buy?
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