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R719 VLR

1998 Honda SLR650

Black Petrol 644cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

7,816 mi
Last recorded7,816 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 1998 Honda SLR65019,738 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR719 VLR
MakeHonda
ModelSLR650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine644cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2023 7,816 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 7,816 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 7,777 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 7,754 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 7,754 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2016 7,754 miles

front tyre has perishing

fuel line has perishing

Fail 13 Oct 2016 7,754 miles

Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired front o/s/ f indector showing white light (1.5.3a)

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil front o/s/f fork seal leaking (2.3.3)

front tyre has perishing

fuel line has perishing

Pass 8 May 2015 7,744 miles

Slight perishing to front tyre wall

Fail 8 May 2015 7,744 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Slight perishing to front tyre wall

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 28 May 2014 7,728 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 7,709 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 7,709 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Brake component damaged and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 7,700 miles

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 12 Mar 2011 7,700 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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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R719 VLR is a 1998 Honda SLR650 in Black with a 644cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 R719 VLR, 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 R719 VLR registered?

R719 VLR is a 1998 Honda SLR650, first registered on 20 February 1998.

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