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HF54 HTC

2005 Benelli Velvet

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2014
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

41,246 mi
Last recorded41,246 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2013
Typical for 2005 Benelli Velvet12,690 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF54 HTC
MakeBenelli
ModelVelvet
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2013 41,246 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Hose chafing on rear suspension pivot.

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

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 41,246 miles

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Hose chafing on rear suspension pivot.

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 35,474 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Speedometer not working.

Fail 24 Aug 2012 35,474 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Speedometer not working.

Pass 6 Sep 2011 31,827 miles

Exhaust heat sheild insecure

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

Fail 3 Sep 2011 31,827 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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) DANGEROUS

Exhaust heat sheild insecure

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 23,165 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 1 Sep 2009 23,160 miles

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2008 18,955 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 18,955 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 14,189 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 14,018 miles

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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HF54 HTC is a 2005 Benelli Velvet in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2005 Benelli Velvet models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 12,690 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 HF54 HTC, 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 21 years old, this Benelli Velvet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HF54 HTC is a 2005 Benelli Velvet, first registered on 5 January 2005.

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