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P283 DJR

1997 Honda SLR650

Yellow Petrol 644cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

15,816 mi
Last recorded15,816 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda SLR65019,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP283 DJR
MakeHonda
ModelSLR650
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine644cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 15,816 miles

Front Front fork stanchions covered by gaiters

Front Tyre perished

Fail 19 May 2026 15,816 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Front fork stanchions covered by gaiters

Front Tyre perished

Pass 9 May 2025 15,777 miles

Front Fork tubes covered by gaiters

Fail 9 May 2025 15,777 miles

Front Fork tubes covered by gaiters

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 15,600 miles

Front fork tubes covered by gaters

Fail 28 Mar 2024 15,600 miles

Front fork tubes covered by gaters

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 15,460 miles

Front fork tubes covered by gaitors

Front tyre perished & cracking between treads

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 15,317 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front tyre perished & cracking between treads

Pass 24 Apr 2019 14,939 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 1 Sep 2016 14,698 miles

Handlebar slightly corroded. (2.1.1b)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 14,673 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Fail 19 Sep 2014 14,673 miles

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

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 14,491 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 14,203 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 12,523 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2005 12,515 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

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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P283 DJR 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 P283 DJR, 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 P283 DJR registered?

P283 DJR is a 1997 Honda SLR650, first registered on 12 June 1997.

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