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R856 VSM

1998 Honda F6C

Black Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,639 mi
Last recorded21,639 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda F6C24,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Finance
Write-off
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR856 VSM
MakeHonda
ModelF6C
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 3 Jun 2026 21,639 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 18,510 miles

Exhaust noisy Non standard exhaust fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 17,888 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 17,529 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 16,911 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 15,841 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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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R856 VSM is a 1998 Honda F6C in Black with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R856 VSM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R856 VSM registered?

R856 VSM is a 1998 Honda F6C, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R856 VSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R856 VSM shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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