Honda SLR650 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Honda SLR650 car check
Is the Honda SLR650 reliable? We analysed 6,464 real MOT tests across 629 vehicles to find out.
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The Honda SLR650 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies and tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda SLR650.
Honda SLR650 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Honda SLR650. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Honda SLR650 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Honda SLR650 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Honda SLR650 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Honda SLR650 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Honda SLR650 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Honda SLR650 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Honda SLR650 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda SLR650 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 123 | 89.4% | 5,139 | 14,314 | 29,145 |
| 1999 | 1,485 | 84.8% | 11,538 | 17,935 | 24,645 |
| 1998 | 2,013 | 83.9% | 12,804 | 19,738 | 28,860 |
| 1997 | 2,724 | 82.5% | 12,123 | 19,930 | 28,512 |
| 1996 | 54 | 94.4% | 16,511 | 18,693 | 25,950 |
How Long Does a Honda SLR650 Last?
Based on 629 Honda SLR650 vehicles on UK roads.
Honda SLR650 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Honda SLR650 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Honda SLR650
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
94.4% MOT pass rate from 54 tests
82.5% MOT pass rate from 2,724 tests
The best year to buy a used Honda SLR650 is 1996, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 94.4% across 54 tests. The 1997 model year has the lowest pass rate at 82.5% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Honda SLR650 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda SLR650 THIS CAR | 83.7% | 6,464 | 19,185 mi | 29 yrs |
| Honda Civic | 73.7% | 9,391,580 | 74,987 mi | 34 yrs |
| Honda Jazz | 81% | 5,740,892 | 48,635 mi | 24 yrs |
| Honda Cr-v | 78.5% | 4,177,643 | 80,499 mi | 29 yrs |
| Hyundai Ioniq SE Connect HEV S-a | 86.7% | 3,675 | 42,969 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda SLR650 outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Honda SLR650Should you buy a used Honda SLR650?
The Honda SLR650 has an overall MOT pass rate of 83.7% across 6,464 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Honda SLR650 are shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (84 recorded failures), stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (69), and tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (60). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Honda SLR650 owner drives around 541 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Honda SLR650 models stay on UK roads for around 29 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.