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R375 BDL

1997 Honda SLR650

Black Petrol 644cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

21,157 mi
Last recorded21,157 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda SLR65019,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR375 BDL
MakeHonda
ModelSLR650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine644cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 21,157 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 20,922 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 20,698 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 20,429 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 20,122 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 19,754 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 19,378 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 18,936 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play very slight play noticed when carrying out front brake test in brake rollers (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. recommend adjust (2.5.1)

rear brake not performing too its maximum affect

Pass 3 Jun 2016 18,507 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2015 18,089 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 17,828 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 17,553 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 17,373 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 16,770 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 16,405 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 15,817 miles

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Fail 12 Jun 2007 15,817 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Fail 19 Jun 2006 15,238 miles

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

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

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 15,238 miles

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

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

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

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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R375 BDL is a 1997 Honda SLR650 in Black with a 644cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 R375 BDL, 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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R375 BDL is a 1997 Honda SLR650, first registered on 25 October 1997.

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The MOT history for R375 BDL shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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