Should I check the MOT history before buying a 1998 Honda F6c?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 1998 Honda F6c?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 1998 Honda F6c?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 1998 Honda F6c reliable?

Based on MOT data from 170 vehicles, the 1998 Honda F6c has a first-time MOT pass rate of 90.9%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 1998 Honda F6c?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 1998 Honda F6c are: Exhaust noisy (58.8% of vehicles), Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (56.4% of vehicles), Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (44.9% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 1998 Honda F6c?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Honda F6c (1998)

170 real MOT outcomes analysed • 90.9% first-time pass rate

1998 Honda F6c

CarHunch analysed 170 real MOT records for the 1998 Honda F6c. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 1998 Honda F6C achieves an 82.9% first-time pass rate, marginally ahead of the UK average of 80%, which suggests reasonable baseline reliability for a 26-year-old machine. The dangerous defect rate of 15.3% is acceptable and not a primary concern for buyers, though worth noting during any inspection.

The median mileage of 24,022 is remarkably low for the age—these bikes have clearly been cherished and lightly ridden—which explains why advisories average just 3.0 per vehicle and failures fewer than one per test. Before purchase, have a pre-buy inspection focus on whether any example has had brake or lighting issues logged, as these will dominate the failure pattern for older bikes in this condition.

We have limited data for the 1998 Honda F6c — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

90.9%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

15.3%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.97

Over 11.2 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

24k

Middle half: 16k–35k

For context

These stats describe 170 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 170 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Exhaust & emissions 58.8%

Exhaust noisy · Rear Exhaust noisy

Tyre wear 56.4%

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 34.3%

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Lighting 7.2%

Headlamp masks/converters fitted · Headlamp aim too high

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1998.

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Based on MOT data from 170 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 15.3% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Mileage Distribution

Most 1998 Honda F6c vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

24,022

typical

16,148

low mileage

35,179

high mileage

Half of all 1998 Honda F6c vehicles fall between 16,148 and 35,179 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 16,148 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 16,148–35,179 miles — normal for age. This is where most 1998 Honda F6cs sit.

⚠ Over 47,491 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

1998 Honda F6c — Still on the Road

Almost all 1998 Honda F6cs are still on the road.

Strong survival — 84 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 93% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

11.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.97

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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