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Y736 BHO

2001 Benelli Velvet

Silver Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,565 mi
Last recorded35,565 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Benelli Velvet16,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY736 BHO
MakeBenelli
ModelVelvet
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2014 35,565 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 32,316 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 32,316 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 31,891 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 31,791 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 24,112 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2008 24,112 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 16,001 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 15,993 miles

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

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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Y736 BHO is a 2001 Benelli Velvet in Silver with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y736 BHO, 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 Y736 BHO registered?

Y736 BHO is a 2001 Benelli Velvet, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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The MOT history for Y736 BHO shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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