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R37 WVR

1997 Honda SLR650

Black Petrol 644cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

16,020 mi
Last recorded16,020 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda SLR65019,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR37 WVR
MakeHonda
ModelSLR650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine644cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 16,020 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 16 May 2026 16,020 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 15,973 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2023 15,973 miles

Rear Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 15,287 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 15,185 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 15,185 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 29 May 2013 14,803 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

gear lever damaged

oil pipes slightly corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2012 14,608 miles

Engine oil pipes corroded.

Gear lever bent.

Right mirror missing.

left hand switches insecure

Fail 14 Apr 2012 14,608 miles

Engine oil pipes corroded.

Gear lever bent.

Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Right mirror missing.

left hand switches insecure

Pass 1 Nov 2010 14,592 miles

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

gear lever bent

Pass 28 Oct 2009 14,538 miles

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

gear lever bent

Pass 30 Oct 2008 14,260 miles

gear lever bent

Fail 28 Oct 2008 14,258 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

gear lever bent

Pass 1 Aug 2007 14,250 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 12 May 2006 14,046 miles

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

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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R37 WVR is a 1997 Honda SLR650 in Black with a 644cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R37 WVR, 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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R37 WVR is a 1997 Honda SLR650, first registered on 3 September 1997.

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