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Y834 OTL

2001 Benelli Velvet

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

17,492 mi
Last recorded17,492 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2009
Typical for 2001 Benelli Velvet16,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY834 OTL
MakeBenelli
ModelVelvet
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2009 17,492 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 17,492 miles

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Front suspension assembly component excessively corroded. (2.3.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 13,874 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 13,874 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

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

Pass 25 May 2006 11,239 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 11,239 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

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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Y834 OTL is a 2001 Benelli Velvet in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y834 OTL, 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 Y834 OTL registered?

Y834 OTL is a 2001 Benelli Velvet, first registered on 15 June 2001.

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