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1997 Suzuki VZ 800 V 0.8L Petrol · R468 HMR

R468 HMR

1997 Suzuki VZ 800 V (0.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 1997. Recorded mileage 12,905 miles. MOT expired on 22 Oct 2026.

Make & Model
SUZUKI VZ 800 V
Year / Origin
1997 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 22 Oct 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
12,905 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 0.8L
Reliability Guide
Available on IAGC
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 22 Oct 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1997
Engine
805cc
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R468 HMR Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 24/10/2025
  • 12,905 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)

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R468 HMR MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 25 Oct 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Suzuki Vz 800 V (R468 HMR) between February 2022 and October 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 24 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Front Brake disc fractured crack in disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

R468 HMR Mileage History

  1. 09/02/202211,940 mi
  2. 16/02/202312,387 mi+447 mi
  3. 28/04/202512,604 mi+217 mi
  4. 02/05/202512,609 mi+5 mi
  5. 24/10/202512,905 mi+296 mi

Average of roughly 260 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
Good MOT pass rate (80%)
1 dangerous defects found recently
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