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S231 MCS

1998 Honda SLR650

Black Petrol 644cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,573 mi
Last recorded82,573 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Honda SLR65019,738 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS231 MCS
MakeHonda
ModelSLR650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine644cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 82,573 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 82,105 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 80,302 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 75,673 miles

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

Offside Front gaitor slit

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 71,748 miles

rear tyre has minor cracks in sidewall

Fail 20 Feb 2015 71,748 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

rear tyre has minor cracks in sidewall

Pass 19 Feb 2014 69,226 miles

REAR TYRE SIDEWALLS HAVE SLIGHT SURFACE CRACKING .NOT TO CORD

Pass 4 Mar 2013 67,509 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 64,707 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 61,321 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 61,321 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 61,259 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 58,507 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 55,733 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 51,248 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 43,103 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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S231 MCS is a 1998 Honda SLR650 in Black with a 644cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S231 MCS, 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 S231 MCS registered?

S231 MCS is a 1998 Honda SLR650, first registered on 11 December 1998.

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