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S748 LHN

1998 Honda SLR650

Yellow Petrol 644cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

60,742 mi
Last recorded60,742 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda SLR65019,738 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS748 LHN
MakeHonda
ModelSLR650
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine644cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 60,742 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2026 60,742 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2025 60,163 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 59,701 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 59,047 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 59,047 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 58,172 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 56,912 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 53,249 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 46,066 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 46,064 miles

Stop lamp not working STOP LAMP NOT ILLUMINATING WHEN FRONT BRAKE LEVER IS ACTIVATED (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp not working STOP LAMP NOT ILLUMINATING WHEN REAR BRAKE LEVER IS ACTIVATED (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2018 41,027 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 41,027 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 5 May 2017 36,086 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 9 May 2016 31,079 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2015 27,085 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 24,915 miles

Both front suspension boots split.

Fail 29 Aug 2014 24,915 miles

Both front suspension boots split.

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 21,615 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 20,760 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 20,760 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 19,674 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2011 19,674 miles

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Fail 14 Jul 2010 16,964 miles

Rear Wheel corroded significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 16,964 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 16,708 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 16,708 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 16,137 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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S748 LHN is a 1998 Honda SLR650 in Yellow with a 644cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 S748 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 S748 LHN registered?

S748 LHN is a 1998 Honda SLR650, first registered on 18 September 1998.

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