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P729 MAV

1997 Honda SLR650

Black Petrol 644cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

19,041 mi
Last recorded19,041 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda SLR65019,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP729 MAV
MakeHonda
ModelSLR650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine644cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 19,041 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 18,347 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 17,553 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 17,325 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 17,006 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 16,636 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 16,136 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 16,042 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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Pass 8 Jan 2014 16,042 miles

REAR SUSPENSION SLOW TO RETURN

Pass 20 Aug 2012 14,554 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 12,818 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 11,621 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 11,621 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 9,902 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 9,580 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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P729 MAV is a 1997 Honda SLR650 in Black with a 644cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 P729 MAV, 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 P729 MAV registered?

P729 MAV is a 1997 Honda SLR650, first registered on 24 February 1997.

Is P729 MAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P729 MAV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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