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R225 LEU

1998 Honda SLR650

Black Petrol 644cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

54,270 mi
Last recorded54,270 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 1998 Honda SLR65019,738 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR225 LEU
MakeHonda
ModelSLR650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine644cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2021 54,270 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 54,233 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 54,126 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 54,117 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 51,934 miles

Offside Front fork brace bolt loose

Offside handelbar switchcear loose

Pass 20 Jan 2014 51,883 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 51,881 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 50,976 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 49,417 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 2 Sep 2011 49,417 miles

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 44,466 miles

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

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

right hand switchgear slightly loose

Fail 10 Apr 2010 44,466 miles

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

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

right hand switchgear slightly loose

Pass 10 Sep 2008 42,351 miles

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

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

throttle side switchgear slightly loose

Fail 8 Sep 2008 42,351 miles

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

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

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

throttle side switchgear slightly loose

Pass 17 Sep 2007 41,743 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2007 41,743 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.4b)

Rear Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 40,017 miles

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

Rear 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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R225 LEU is a 1998 Honda SLR650 in Black with a 644cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R225 LEU, 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 R225 LEU registered?

R225 LEU is a 1998 Honda SLR650, first registered on 15 June 1998.

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