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S906 EAF

1998 Honda SLR650

Black Petrol 644cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

30,577 mi
Last recorded30,577 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda SLR65019,738 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS906 EAF
MakeHonda
ModelSLR650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine644cc
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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 30,577 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil offside + nearisde (5.3.2 (b))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked but not effecting beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

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

Fail 19 Jul 2025 30,467 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

slight rust on spokes

Pass 21 Jun 2023 29,962 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 29,962 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 29,525 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 28,081 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 26,830 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 28,565 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 24,815 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

speedometer background light not working

Pass 29 Jun 2017 24,239 miles

Handlebar slightly corroded. (2.1.1b)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 24,239 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Handlebar slightly corroded. (2.1.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 23,118 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

speedometer background light not working

Fail 29 May 2015 22,000 miles

Nearside Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection (2.1.2c)

Offside Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

speedometer back ground lamp inop

Pass 29 May 2015 22,000 miles

Offside Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

speedometer back ground lamp inop

Fail 16 May 2014 20,307 miles

Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 16 May 2014 20,307 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 18,471 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

front and rear tyre pressures low

Fail 4 Jun 2013 18,471 miles

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

front and rear tyre pressures low

Pass 1 Jun 2012 15,390 miles

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 27 May 2011 14,602 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 14,518 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 13,699 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 13,170 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 12,587 miles

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

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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S906 EAF is a 1998 Honda SLR650 in Black with a 644cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 S906 EAF, 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 S906 EAF registered?

S906 EAF is a 1998 Honda SLR650, first registered on 4 September 1998.

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