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S43 MES

1999 Honda SLR650

Yellow Petrol 644cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,181 mi
Last recorded34,181 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 1999 Honda SLR65017,935 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS43 MES
MakeHonda
ModelSLR650
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine644cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2021 34,181 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 33,698 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 33,565 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 33,535 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2014 33,535 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 29,763 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 21 Apr 2012 22,762 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 22,762 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 18,571 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

RH SWITCHGEAR SLIGHTLY LOOSE

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 12,470 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 11,408 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 10,440 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 9,780 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 18 May 2006 9,780 miles
Pass 21 May 2005 9,420 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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S43 MES is a 1999 Honda SLR650 in Yellow with a 644cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1999 Honda SLR650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 17,935 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 S43 MES, 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 27 years old, this Honda SLR650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S43 MES registered?

S43 MES is a 1999 Honda SLR650, first registered on 5 February 1999.

Is S43 MES safe to buy?

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