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LJ51 MVO

2001 Benelli Velvet

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

31,125 mi
Last recorded31,125 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Benelli Velvet16,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 MVO
MakeBenelli
ModelVelvet
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2013 31,125 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Lower Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Nearside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Fail 28 May 2012 31,125 miles

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

Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Nearside Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2012 31,125 miles

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 20 May 2011 27,515 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 27,515 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 27,515 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Fail 1 Apr 2009 25,940 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 25,940 miles

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 25,021 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 18,614 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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LJ51 MVO is a 2001 Benelli Velvet in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2001 Benelli Velvet models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 16,296 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 LJ51 MVO, 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 25 years old, this Benelli Velvet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LJ51 MVO is a 2001 Benelli Velvet, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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