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R38 ULW

1997 Honda F6C

Red Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

11,227 mi
Last recorded11,227 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda F6C24,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR38 ULW
MakeHonda
ModelF6C
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 11,227 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 10,921 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 10,514 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 10,514 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2016 10,346 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 10,247 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2015 10,247 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2014 9,948 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 9,685 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 9,269 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 8,942 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2007 8,313 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 8,313 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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R38 ULW is a 1997 Honda F6C in Red with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R38 ULW, 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 R38 ULW registered?

R38 ULW is a 1997 Honda F6C, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R38 ULW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R38 ULW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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