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S228 AUD

1998 Honda SLR650

Black Petrol 644cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

20,651 mi
Last recorded20,651 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda SLR65019,738 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS228 AUD
MakeHonda
ModelSLR650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine644cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 20,651 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 20,587 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 20,507 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 20,379 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 20,188 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 20,188 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2021 19,945 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 19,658 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 19,373 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 18,977 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 18,747 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 18,747 miles

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 7 May 2016 18,500 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 18,353 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 18,353 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 2 May 2014 17,807 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 16,771 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 15,793 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 27 Aug 2011 14,322 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 13,465 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 12,202 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 11,329 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 10,565 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 9,912 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2005 9,298 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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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S228 AUD is a 1998 Honda SLR650 in Black with a 644cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 S228 AUD, 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 S228 AUD registered?

S228 AUD is a 1998 Honda SLR650, first registered on 1 November 1998.

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