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P428 DTA

1997 Honda SLR650

Black Petrol 644cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

21,868 mi
Last recorded21,868 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda SLR65019,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP428 DTA
MakeHonda
ModelSLR650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine644cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 21,868 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2025 21,868 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 21,637 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 21,385 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 21,015 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 20,663 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 19,222 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 18,369 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2015 17,665 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 16,949 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 16,255 miles

front forks covered by rubber gators

Fail 7 Aug 2013 16,243 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

front forks covered by rubber gators

Pass 21 Aug 2012 15,743 miles

forks covered by giators

Fail 17 Aug 2012 15,692 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

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

forks covered by giators

Pass 12 Aug 2011 13,831 miles

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

chain guard missing

front forks covered by giators

Fail 11 Aug 2011 13,831 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.2.4)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

chain guard missing

front forks covered by giators

Pass 1 Sep 2010 12,443 miles

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

front forks covered by giators

Pass 7 Aug 2009 10,732 miles

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

front forks covered by giators

Pass 26 Aug 2008 9,166 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 26 Aug 2008 9,166 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2008 9,145 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2007 8,136 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 8,136 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 7,543 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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P428 DTA is a 1997 Honda SLR650 in Black with a 644cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 P428 DTA, 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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P428 DTA is a 1997 Honda SLR650, first registered on 5 April 1997.

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