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V161 MGK

1999 Benelli Velvet

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2014
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

15,729 mi
Last recorded15,729 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2013
Typical for 1999 Benelli Velvet13,428 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV161 MGK
MakeBenelli
ModelVelvet
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2013 15,729 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2013 15,729 miles

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 5,474 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2012 5,474 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

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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V161 MGK is a 1999 Benelli Velvet in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Benelli Velvet models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 13,428 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 V161 MGK, 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 27 years old, this Benelli Velvet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V161 MGK registered?

V161 MGK is a 1999 Benelli Velvet, first registered on 31 January 1999.

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