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R144 XYD

1998 Honda SLR650

Yellow Petrol 644cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

23,787 mi
Last recorded23,787 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 1998 Honda SLR65019,738 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR144 XYD
MakeHonda
ModelSLR650
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine644cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 23,787 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 23,398 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 23,013 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 23,013 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 22,635 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 22,102 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 20,334 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 18,242 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 15,206 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 15,019 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 14,999 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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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R144 XYD is a 1998 Honda SLR650 in Yellow with a 644cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1998 Honda SLR650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 19,738 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 R144 XYD, 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 28 years old, this Honda SLR650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R144 XYD registered?

R144 XYD is a 1998 Honda SLR650, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is R144 XYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R144 XYD shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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