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R527 BAU

1997 Honda VFR800 Fi

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

52,685 mi
Last recorded52,685 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi31,147 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR527 BAU
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 52,685 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit both banks Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a))

rear calliper damp no leak time of test

Pass 31 Jul 2024 52,121 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))

Fail 17 Jul 2024 52,121 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced only one bulb functioning (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 50,990 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 50,236 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 49,222 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 48,652 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 48,200 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 47,601 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 46,423 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 43,050 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 36,939 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 34,282 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 32,784 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 31,564 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 30,163 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 28,772 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2009 25,806 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 25,806 miles

Rear Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 24,740 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 23,493 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 22,245 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 20,158 miles

Centre Rear Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

How Reliable is the Honda VFR800 Fi?

Based on 104,414 MOT tests across 7,693 vehicles.

88.1%
Pass Rate
911
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
7,693
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,468
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 735
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 589
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 545
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 419
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R527 BAU is a 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 31,147 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda VFR800 Fi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R527 BAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR800 Fi typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Honda VFR800 Fi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R527 BAU registered?

R527 BAU is a 1997 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 9 December 1997.

Is R527 BAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R527 BAU shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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