MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
15,729 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
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))
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is V161 MGK safe to buy?
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