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P655 WYG

1997 Honda SLR650

Yellow Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

27,857 mi
Last recorded27,857 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda SLR65019,930 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP655 WYG
MakeHonda
ModelSLR650
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 27,857 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 27,601 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2014 27,585 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 26,648 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 23,704 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 23,704 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 23,154 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Motorcycle structure slightly distorted (6.1.1a)

Fail 22 Apr 2008 23,154 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Motorcycle structure slightly distorted (6.1.1a)

Fail 3 Apr 2007 21,105 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 21,105 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 19,180 miles

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

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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P655 WYG is a 1997 Honda SLR650 in Yellow with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P655 WYG, 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 P655 WYG registered?

P655 WYG is a 1997 Honda SLR650, first registered on 20 March 1997.

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The MOT history for P655 WYG shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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