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R189 NGM

1997 Honda F6C

Black Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

85,916 mi
Last recorded85,916 miles
Recorded on27 May 2021
Typical for 1997 Honda F6C24,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR189 NGM
MakeHonda
ModelF6C
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2021 85,916 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 85,907 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2018 82,476 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 76,752 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 68,956 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 60,135 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 50,267 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 50,267 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 43,240 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 37,611 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 36,411 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 33,805 miles

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

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 16 Jun 2011 33,805 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 15 Apr 2010 32,684 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 32,684 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 31,500 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 30,704 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 28,110 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 22,411 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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R189 NGM 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 78.9%.

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 R189 NGM, 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 R189 NGM registered?

R189 NGM is a 1997 Honda F6C, first registered on 22 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R189 NGM shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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