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S271 LHN

1998 Honda SLR650

Black Petrol 644cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

34,827 mi
Last recorded34,827 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 1998 Honda SLR65019,738 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS271 LHN
MakeHonda
ModelSLR650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine644cc
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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 34,827 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2024 34,821 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp not working hand control switch missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 May 2023 32,697 miles

headlamp deflector fitted

Fail 4 May 2023 32,654 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 31,219 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 31,215 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play Linkage bearing (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play Swing arm bearings (2.4.A2a(i))

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly Not returning free (6.2.1f)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 30,190 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 29,274 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 28,959 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 28,110 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 28,100 miles

Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Brake pedal is inoperative (3.1.3c)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively pitted (3.2.A1l)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 28,049 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

front side light doesnt work

Fail 31 Oct 2011 28,049 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

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

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

front side light doesnt work

Pass 25 Oct 2010 27,607 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 26,648 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 26,648 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Rear Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 23,663 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 19,339 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 18,925 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 14,084 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 11,755 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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S271 LHN is a 1998 Honda SLR650 in Black with a 644cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S271 LHN, 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 S271 LHN registered?

S271 LHN is a 1998 Honda SLR650, first registered on 17 August 1998.

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