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X38 ATC

2000 Benelli Velvet

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,202 mi
Last recorded41,202 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 Benelli Velvet15,484 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX38 ATC
MakeBenelli
ModelVelvet
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2015 41,202 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 41,202 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 9 Jul 2014 41,202 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

speedo not working

Pass 9 Jul 2014 41,202 miles

speedo not working

Pass 2 Jul 2013 38,132 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 38,128 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 35,783 miles

Non Standard H/L beam Pattern but not high enough to cause dazzle

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 33,170 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2011 33,045 miles

Front Lower Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Upper Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Offside Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 28,287 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 24,860 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 21,764 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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X38 ATC is a 2000 Benelli Velvet in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X38 ATC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X38 ATC registered?

X38 ATC is a 2000 Benelli Velvet, first registered on 14 October 2000.

Is X38 ATC safe to buy?

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