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W42 DGC

2000 Benelli Velvet

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

19,719 mi
Last recorded19,719 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2011
Typical for 2000 Benelli Velvet15,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW42 DGC
MakeBenelli
ModelVelvet
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2011 19,719 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 19,038 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 18,965 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Steering linkage has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

front mud gaurd adrift

centre stand broken

Pass 26 Jan 2006 16,186 miles

head lamp main switch very slightly sticky in operation

Fail 25 Jan 2006 16,186 miles

Front Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Steering linkage has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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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W42 DGC is a 2000 Benelli Velvet in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W42 DGC, 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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W42 DGC is a 2000 Benelli Velvet, first registered on 5 April 2000.

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