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X895 BPA

2000 Benelli Velvet

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

38,787 mi
Last recorded38,787 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2012
Typical for 2000 Benelli Velvet15,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX895 BPA
MakeBenelli
ModelVelvet
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2012 38,787 miles

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Pass 11 Jan 2011 37,146 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 33,475 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Fail 14 Jan 2010 33,475 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 31,013 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 25,740 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 24,205 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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X895 BPA is a 2000 Benelli Velvet in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X895 BPA, 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 X895 BPA registered?

X895 BPA is a 2000 Benelli Velvet, first registered on 21 September 2000.

Is X895 BPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for X895 BPA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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