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P687 UJV

1997 Honda SLR650

Yellow Petrol 644cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

29,643 mi
Last recorded29,643 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda SLR65019,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP687 UJV
MakeHonda
ModelSLR650
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine644cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 29,643 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 29,557 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2025 29,557 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 29,443 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 29,316 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 29,217 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 29,069 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 28,941 miles

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

clutch lever perch insecure

Pass 22 Jul 2019 28,889 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 28,843 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 28,802 miles

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. stanchion (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. stanchion (2.3.1)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 28,564 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. stanchion (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. stanchion (2.3.1)

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Jul 2015 28,241 miles

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2015 28,241 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Pass 10 May 2014 28,210 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 27,953 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 27,422 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 26,955 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

gear lever loose

handlebars bent

seized/corroded links in drive chain

Pass 23 Oct 2009 2,639 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)

front brake disc worn

Fail 12 Sep 2008 25,656 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 25,656 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 21,858 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 21,066 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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P687 UJV is a 1997 Honda SLR650 in Yellow with a 644cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P687 UJV, 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 P687 UJV registered?

P687 UJV is a 1997 Honda SLR650, first registered on 9 May 1997.

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