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R698 ULL

1998 Honda SLR650

Red Petrol 644cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

21,941 mi
Last recorded21,941 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda SLR65019,738 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR698 ULL
MakeHonda
ModelSLR650
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine644cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 21,941 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 21,553 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 21,344 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 20,422 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2023 20,422 miles

Front Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 19,766 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 18,869 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 18,368 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 17,752 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 17,655 miles

Rear slight cracking in side wall of rear tyre

Pass 1 Apr 2016 16,649 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 16,204 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 15,632 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 15,271 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 14,397 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 13,963 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 13,963 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 13,058 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 12,369 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 12,242 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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R698 ULL is a 1998 Honda SLR650 in Red with a 644cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R698 ULL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R698 ULL registered?

R698 ULL is a 1998 Honda SLR650, first registered on 25 March 1998.

Is R698 ULL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R698 ULL shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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