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HJ52 UVM

2003 Benelli Velvet

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

21,198 mi
Last recorded21,198 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2009
Typical for 2003 Benelli Velvet11,029 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 UVM
MakeBenelli
ModelVelvet
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2009 21,198 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 21,198 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 11,874 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 11,874 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 2,167 miles

Rear Tyre at 1mm

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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HJ52 UVM is a 2003 Benelli Velvet in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HJ52 UVM, 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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HJ52 UVM is a 2003 Benelli Velvet, first registered on 3 February 2003.

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