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P158 LOF

1997 Honda SLR650

Black Petrol 644cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,190 mi
Last recorded16,190 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda SLR65019,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP158 LOF
MakeHonda
ModelSLR650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine644cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 16,190 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 15,059 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 14,592 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 14,584 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 14,394 miles

Nearside Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

front brake line clamp loose

gear lever rubber missing

handlebar grip slightly loose

low damping in rear shock

throttle assembly slightly loose

Pass 30 Jul 2016 12,390 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 11,566 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 9 Jun 2014 11,426 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 11,426 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 11,359 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 11,197 miles

Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

Front Headlamp switch insecure (1.2.4)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 11,197 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 10,700 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

handle bars bent

Fail 3 Dec 2011 10,700 miles

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

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

handle bars bent

Pass 6 Nov 2010 8,100 miles

How Reliable is the Honda SLR650?

Based on 6,464 MOT tests across 629 vehicles.

83.7%
Pass Rate
541
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
629
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 84
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 69
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 60
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 43
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 30
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P158 LOF is a 1997 Honda SLR650 in Black with a 644cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Honda SLR650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 19,930 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 Honda SLR650 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P158 LOF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda SLR650 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Honda SLR650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P158 LOF registered?

P158 LOF is a 1997 Honda SLR650, first registered on 9 April 1997.

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