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R199 JFH

1997 Honda SLR650

Black Petrol 644cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

21,618 mi
Last recorded21,618 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda SLR65019,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR199 JFH
MakeHonda
ModelSLR650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine644cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 21,618 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 21,506 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 21,495 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 19,543 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 19,515 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 19,445 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 19,285 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 19,093 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 19,093 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Fail 15 Nov 2011 18,900 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Nearside Headlamp switch insecure (1.2.4)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 18,900 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 18,610 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 18,406 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 9 Nov 2009 18,406 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 18,144 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 16,120 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 15,167 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 14,079 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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R199 JFH is a 1997 Honda SLR650 in Black with a 644cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R199 JFH, 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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R199 JFH is a 1997 Honda SLR650, first registered on 19 December 1997.

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