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PO51 OET

2001 Benelli Velvet

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

11,669 mi
Last recorded11,669 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2007
Typical for 2001 Benelli Velvet16,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO51 OET
MakeBenelli
ModelVelvet
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2007 11,669 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 16 Mar 2007 11,669 miles

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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PO51 OET is a 2001 Benelli Velvet in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 PO51 OET, 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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What year was PO51 OET registered?

PO51 OET is a 2001 Benelli Velvet, first registered on 1 October 2001.

Is PO51 OET safe to buy?

The MOT history for PO51 OET shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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