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R171 TKV

1998 Honda Unknown

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,494 mi
Last recorded17,494 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda Unknown18,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR171 TKV
MakeHonda
ModelUnknown
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 17,494 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 17,304 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 17,216 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2023 17,216 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 17,217 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 17,216 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Honda Unknown?

Based on 19,752 MOT tests across 9,916 vehicles.

84.8%
Pass Rate
395
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
9,916
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 50
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 45
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R171 TKV is a 1998 Honda Unknown in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Honda Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 18,950 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 Unknown fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R171 TKV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 28 years old, this Honda Unknown is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R171 TKV?

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What year was R171 TKV registered?

R171 TKV is a 1998 Honda Unknown, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R171 TKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R171 TKV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R171 TKV have outstanding finance?

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