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HF51 FMV

2001 Benelli Pepe

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

7,985 mi
Last recorded7,985 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Benelli Pepe8,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 FMV
MakeBenelli
ModelPepe
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 7,985 miles

Front tyre sidewalls perishing.

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jan 2026 7,985 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front tyre sidewalls perishing.

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 7,949 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 7,949 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Sep 2006 7,854 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

How Reliable is the Benelli Pepe?

Based on 642 MOT tests across 160 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
643
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
160
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. 17
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 14
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 10
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 10
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 10
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HF51 FMV is a 2001 Benelli Pepe in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 2001 Benelli Pepe models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 8,269 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 Pepe fails its MOT is suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement., accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HF51 FMV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Benelli Pepe typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Benelli Pepe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HF51 FMV registered?

HF51 FMV is a 2001 Benelli Pepe, first registered on 11 October 2001.

Is HF51 FMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF51 FMV shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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