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P447 VAM

1997 Honda F6C

Blue Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

10,451 mi
Last recorded10,451 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda F6C24,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP447 VAM
MakeHonda
ModelF6C
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc
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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 10,451 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 10,288 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 10,238 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 9,401 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 8,564 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 8,514 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 8,488 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 29 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 7,898 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 7 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2016 7,094 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Forks hitting radiator - lock to lock

Pass 7 Feb 2015 42,972 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 42,800 miles
Pass 20 May 2013
Pass 22 Apr 2011
Pass 16 Apr 2010 44,320 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 43,700 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 43,700 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 43,000 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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P447 VAM is a 1997 Honda F6C in Blue with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P447 VAM, 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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What year was P447 VAM registered?

P447 VAM is a 1997 Honda F6C, first registered on 4 April 1997.

Is P447 VAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P447 VAM shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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