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P420 SPU

1997 Honda F6C

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

37,156 mi
Last recorded37,156 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda F6C24,466 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP420 SPU
MakeHonda
ModelF6C
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 37,156 miles
Fail 11 May 2026 37,118 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed sidecar tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2025 36,408 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 35,892 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2015 35,369 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 34,820 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 34,754 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 33,952 miles

Towbar fitted but not tested

Fail 27 Apr 2012 33,952 miles

Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Towbar fitted but not tested

off-side front indicator illuminated with switch in off position

Pass 27 Apr 2011 33,762 miles

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

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

sidecar lower suspension rubber bush slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Apr 2010 33,492 miles

front tyre getting low in places

Pass 23 Apr 2009 32,138 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 32,138 miles

Rear reflector on sidecar missing (1.4.1)

Pass 2 May 2008 31,056 miles

Nearside Sidecar wheel bearings have slight play (5.2.3c)

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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P420 SPU is a 1997 Honda F6C in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P420 SPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P420 SPU registered?

P420 SPU is a 1997 Honda F6C, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P420 SPU safe to buy?

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