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W421 EGF

2000 Benelli Velvet

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2021
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

22,654 mi
Last recorded22,654 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2020
Typical for 2000 Benelli Velvet15,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW421 EGF
MakeBenelli
ModelVelvet
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2020 22,654 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 17,763 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 12 May 2018 12,629 miles

Front tyre nail in tread area

Pass 19 Apr 2017 10,279 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 5,321 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 8,281 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 6,729 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 6,708 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 4,290 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

rear brake slightly binding on

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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W421 EGF is a 2000 Benelli Velvet in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2000 Benelli Velvet models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 15,484 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 W421 EGF, 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 26 years old, this Benelli Velvet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W421 EGF registered?

W421 EGF is a 2000 Benelli Velvet, first registered on 27 July 2000.

Is W421 EGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W421 EGF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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