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Y359 ABA

2001 Benelli Velvet

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,454 mi
Last recorded33,454 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Benelli Velvet16,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY359 ABA
MakeBenelli
ModelVelvet
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2015 33,454 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 32,891 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 31,148 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 29,850 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 28,726 miles

Offside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 4 Aug 2009 28,726 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 24,935 miles

centre stand doesn't return

Fail 20 Aug 2008 24,935 miles

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

centre stand doesn't return

Pass 9 Aug 2007 22,546 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 18,744 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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Y359 ABA is a 2001 Benelli Velvet in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y359 ABA, 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 Y359 ABA registered?

Y359 ABA is a 2001 Benelli Velvet, first registered on 1 August 2001.

Is Y359 ABA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y359 ABA shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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