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V396 LWT

1999 Benelli Velvet

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

7,766 mi
Last recorded7,766 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Benelli Velvet13,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV396 LWT
MakeBenelli
ModelVelvet
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2016 7,766 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 7,766 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 7,766 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 7,235 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 7,232 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 4,167 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 1,755 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 1,755 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 1,755 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Offside Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

front fairing insecure

Pass 1 Mar 2008 1,428 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 1,428 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 976 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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V396 LWT is a 1999 Benelli Velvet in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1999 Benelli Velvet models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 13,428 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 V396 LWT, 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 27 years old, this Benelli Velvet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V396 LWT registered?

V396 LWT is a 1999 Benelli Velvet, first registered on 22 October 1999.

Is V396 LWT safe to buy?

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