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R809 TLL

1998 Honda SLR650

Red Petrol 644cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

11,184 mi
Last recorded11,184 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda SLR65019,738 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR809 TLL
MakeHonda
ModelSLR650
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine644cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 11,184 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2026 11,184 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2025 11,174 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2025 11,174 miles

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

Front Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 9 May 2024 11,174 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 11,174 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 11,171 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 11,121 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 11,121 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2019 10,878 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 10,719 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 10,373 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2016 10,052 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 9,824 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 9,824 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 9,361 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 9,092 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 9,046 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 8,859 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 8,854 miles

Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 8,749 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 8,747 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 8,383 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 8,089 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 7,805 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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R809 TLL is a 1998 Honda SLR650 in Red with a 644cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 R809 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R809 TLL registered?

R809 TLL is a 1998 Honda SLR650, first registered on 25 March 1998.

Is R809 TLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R809 TLL shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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