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LF51 ZBZ

2001 Benelli Velvet

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,285 mi
Last recorded18,285 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Benelli Velvet16,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 ZBZ
MakeBenelli
ModelVelvet
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2012 18,285 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 17,101 miles

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

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 position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 27 Aug 2011 17,101 miles

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

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)

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 position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 15,113 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 15,065 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 15,065 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 13,500 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 10,837 miles

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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LF51 ZBZ is a 2001 Benelli Velvet in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LF51 ZBZ, 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 LF51 ZBZ registered?

LF51 ZBZ is a 2001 Benelli Velvet, first registered on 4 December 2001.

Is LF51 ZBZ safe to buy?

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