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1997 Honda VFR800 FI 0.8L Petrol · R527 BAU

R527 BAU

1997 Honda VFR800 FI (0.8L, petrol). First registered 09 Dec 1997. Recorded mileage 52,960 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027.

Make & Model
HONDA VFR800 FI
Year / Origin
1997 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 29 Jul 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
52,960 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 0.8L
Reliability Guide
Available on IAGC
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 29 Jul 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1997
Engine
781cc
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R527 BAU Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2026
  • 52,960 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

R527 BAU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 22 Sept 2026, 12:00
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 Honda Vfr800 Fi (R527 BAU) between June 2023 and July 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 24 July 2026 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: Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 6 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: “Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

R527 BAU Mileage History

  1. 30/06/202350,990 mi
  2. 17/07/202452,121 mi+1,131 mi
  3. 31/07/202452,121 mi
  4. 03/07/202552,685 mi+564 mi
  5. 24/07/202652,960 mi+275 mi

Average of roughly 642 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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Valid MOT
Tax Status Unknown
Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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