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Y371 GWS

2001 Benelli Velvet

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

35,009 mi
Last recorded35,009 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 Benelli Velvet16,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY371 GWS
MakeBenelli
ModelVelvet
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2012 35,009 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2012 354,966 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2007 28,387 miles

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

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 24,519 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 20,653 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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Y371 GWS is a 2001 Benelli Velvet in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2001 Benelli Velvet models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 16,296 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 Y371 GWS, 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 25 years old, this Benelli Velvet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y371 GWS registered?

Y371 GWS is a 2001 Benelli Velvet, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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