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R985 JBA

1998 Honda F6C

Black Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,466 mi
Last recorded64,466 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda F6C24,256 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR985 JBA
MakeHonda
ModelF6C
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc
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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 4 Mar 2025 64,466 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 63,929 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 63,599 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 63,267 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 62,848 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 53,420 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 61,632 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 60,900 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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R985 JBA is a 1998 Honda F6C in Black with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R985 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R985 JBA registered?

R985 JBA is a 1998 Honda F6C, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R985 JBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R985 JBA shows 8 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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