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B19 FSC

1997 Honda F6C

Red Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

50,098 mi
Last recorded50,098 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda F6C24,466 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB19 FSC
MakeHonda
ModelF6C
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 50,098 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 49,028 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 48,745 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 47,794 miles

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

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 46,584 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Pass 20 May 2021 44,623 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 May 2021 44,623 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2020 42,678 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 41,664 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 41,664 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 41,137 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 38,683 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 38,257 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 37,662 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 37,007 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 37,007 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 35,845 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 35,094 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 34,151 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 32,619 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 30,929 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 28,785 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 26,852 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 26,851 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 25,078 miles

How Reliable is the Honda F6C?

Based on 10,739 MOT tests across 849 vehicles.

91.3%
Pass Rate
789
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
849
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 76
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 46
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 45
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 24
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 22
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B19 FSC is a 1997 Honda F6C in Red with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 1997 Honda F6C models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.4% with a typical mileage of 24,466 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 F6C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 76 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B19 FSC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda F6C typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Honda F6C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B19 FSC is a 1997 Honda F6C, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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