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R279 ADV

1997 Honda SLR650

Yellow Petrol 644cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

27,011 mi
Last recorded27,011 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda SLR65019,930 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR279 ADV
MakeHonda
ModelSLR650
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine644cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2012 27,011 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 22,638 miles

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 22 Nov 2011 22,638 miles

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

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 22,638 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 20,989 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 20,989 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 20,299 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 20,264 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 19,840 miles

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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R279 ADV is a 1997 Honda SLR650 in Yellow with a 644cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 R279 ADV, 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 R279 ADV registered?

R279 ADV is a 1997 Honda SLR650, first registered on 8 September 1997.

Is R279 ADV safe to buy?

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