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R885 JBA

1998 Honda SLR650

Green Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,539 mi
Last recorded39,539 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda SLR65019,738 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR885 JBA
MakeHonda
ModelSLR650
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 8 May 2026 39,539 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 39,478 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Fork yoke slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Fork yoke slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

rear shock corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2023 39,312 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 39,029 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 38,564 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 38,474 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 38,325 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 37,955 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 37,479 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 36,846 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 36,134 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 35,444 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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R885 JBA is a 1998 Honda SLR650 in Green with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R885 JBA, 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 R885 JBA registered?

R885 JBA is a 1998 Honda SLR650, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R885 JBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R885 JBA shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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