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LJ51 LGO

2001 Benelli Velvet

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

35,451 mi
Last recorded35,451 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Benelli Velvet16,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 LGO
MakeBenelli
ModelVelvet
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2014 35,451 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 31,315 miles

front forks pitted

front pads wearing low

front tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 30 Nov 2011 31,310 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

front forks pitted

front pads wearing low

front tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 22 Dec 2009 25,002 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 24,513 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 20,043 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 16,963 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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LJ51 LGO is a 2001 Benelli Velvet in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LJ51 LGO, 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 LJ51 LGO registered?

LJ51 LGO is a 2001 Benelli Velvet, first registered on 17 October 2001.

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The MOT history for LJ51 LGO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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