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R890 JBA

1998 Honda F6C

Black Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,915 mi
Last recorded27,915 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda F6C24,256 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR890 JBA
MakeHonda
ModelF6C
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 27,915 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 23,921 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2024 19,989 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Apr 2024 19,989 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 May 2023 17,393 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 17,352 miles

Central Upper Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 11 Mar 2022 14,254 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 11,061 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 11,061 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 8,306 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 7,670 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 6,451 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 6,148 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 690 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 482 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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R890 JBA is a 1998 Honda F6C in Black with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R890 JBA, 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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What year was R890 JBA registered?

R890 JBA is a 1998 Honda F6C, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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