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Y696 CGJ

2001 Benelli Velvet

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,808 mi
Last recorded40,808 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2009
Typical for 2001 Benelli Velvet16,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY696 CGJ
MakeBenelli
ModelVelvet
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2009 40,808 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 39,955 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 39,529 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2008 35,758 miles

Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 25,453 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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Y696 CGJ is a 2001 Benelli Velvet in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 Y696 CGJ, 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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Y696 CGJ is a 2001 Benelli Velvet, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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