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R803 TLL

1998 Honda SLR650

Red Petrol 644cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

29,863 mi
Last recorded29,863 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda SLR65019,738 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR803 TLL
MakeHonda
ModelSLR650
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine644cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 29,863 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2025 29,862 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 28,055 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 May 2023 26,696 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2022 24,742 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 22,958 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 20,852 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 20,820 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 20,355 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 19,958 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 19,568 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 18,836 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 16,514 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))

Pass 19 Mar 2013 16,050 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 15,439 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 14,909 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 21 Nov 2009 14,747 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 14,320 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 14,047 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 14,047 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 13,517 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 13,517 miles

Offside Front Lower Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2005 13,267 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2005 13,264 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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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R803 TLL is a 1998 Honda SLR650 in Red with a 644cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R803 TLL, 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 R803 TLL registered?

R803 TLL is a 1998 Honda SLR650, first registered on 25 March 1998.

Is R803 TLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R803 TLL shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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