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HF04 FCV

2004 Benelli Velvet

Orange Petrol 383cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

9,002 mi
Last recorded9,002 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2008
Typical for 2004 Benelli Velvet9,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF04 FCV
MakeBenelli
ModelVelvet
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine383cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2008 9,002 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 8,985 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 6,619 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 6,586 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

Side stand very weak and bent

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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HF04 FCV is a 2004 Benelli Velvet in Orange with a 383cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2004 Benelli Velvet models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 9,721 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 HF04 FCV, 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 22 years old, this Benelli Velvet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HF04 FCV registered?

HF04 FCV is a 2004 Benelli Velvet, first registered on 25 June 2004.

Is HF04 FCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF04 FCV shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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