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P743 FJO

1997 Honda F6C

Black Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

59,748 mi
Last recorded59,748 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda F6C24,466 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP743 FJO
MakeHonda
ModelF6C
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 59,748 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 59,361 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 58,724 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 57,459 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 55,995 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 54,502 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 53,511 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2019 53,511 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Stop lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 May 2018 51,832 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 49,961 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 48,709 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded REAR SWINGARM (6.1.1a)

Offside Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 47,463 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 44,290 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 42,492 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 40,990 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 37,392 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 37,334 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Number plate lamp not working

Pass 25 Jul 2009 30,688 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 28,033 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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P743 FJO is a 1997 Honda F6C in Black with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 P743 FJO, 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 P743 FJO registered?

P743 FJO is a 1997 Honda F6C, first registered on 7 May 1997.

Is P743 FJO safe to buy?

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