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R501 KAW

1998 Honda F6C

Black Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

44,230 mi
Last recorded44,230 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda F6C24,256 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR501 KAW
MakeHonda
ModelF6C
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 44,230 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 43,871 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 May 2024 43,524 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 43,425 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 43,280 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 43,052 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 42,839 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 42,365 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 41,693 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 41,693 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2016 40,441 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2016 40,441 miles

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s radial front belted rear (4.1.2e)

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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R501 KAW is a 1998 Honda F6C in Black with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1998 Honda F6C models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.3% with a typical mileage of 24,256 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 R501 KAW, 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 28 years old, this Honda F6C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of R501 KAW?

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What year was R501 KAW registered?

R501 KAW is a 1998 Honda F6C, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R501 KAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R501 KAW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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