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P169 WWV

1997 Honda SLR650

Yellow Petrol 644cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

36,664 mi
Last recorded36,664 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 1997 Honda SLR65019,930 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP169 WWV
MakeHonda
ModelSLR650
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine644cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 36,664 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 38,659 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2019 36,659 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 34,742 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 33,533 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 33,310 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2015 33,310 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 31,953 miles

front brake pads look low

Fail 21 Jan 2012 31,953 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

front brake pads look low

Pass 24 Jan 2011 27,388 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 27,388 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 25,511 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 24,486 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 24,486 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 11 Aug 2007 23,717 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 22,315 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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P169 WWV is a 1997 Honda SLR650 in Yellow with a 644cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P169 WWV, 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 P169 WWV registered?

P169 WWV is a 1997 Honda SLR650, first registered on 24 February 1997.

Is P169 WWV safe to buy?

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