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R347 FOT

1998 Honda SLR650

Black Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

33,202 mi
Last recorded33,202 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda SLR65019,738 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR347 FOT
MakeHonda
ModelSLR650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2026 33,202 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Not working on front brake (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2025 31,858 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2025 31,858 miles

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 31,820 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 31,372 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 30,729 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 32,315 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 32,162 miles

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (7.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2016 31,941 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 31,891 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 29,032 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 258,212 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 258,212 miles

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 25,798 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 23,189 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 19,903 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 12,607 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 10,296 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 6,857 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 6,776 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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R347 FOT is a 1998 Honda SLR650 in Black with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 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 R347 FOT, 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 R347 FOT registered?

R347 FOT is a 1998 Honda SLR650, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R347 FOT safe to buy?

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