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R130 LFG

1997 Yamaha Yzf

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

6,870 mi
Last recorded6,870 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Yzf25,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR130 LFG
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 6,870 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 4,781 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 4,711 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 4,167 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 3,589 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 3,000 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 2,914 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 2,914 miles

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf?

Based on 78,811 MOT tests across 11,091 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
1,457
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
11,091
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,185
reflector on motorcycle missing 978
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 951
Drive chain excessively loose 768
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R130 LFG is a 1997 Yamaha Yzf in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha Yzf models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 25,816 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Yzf fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 1,185 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R130 LFG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Yamaha Yzf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R130 LFG registered?

R130 LFG is a 1997 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R130 LFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R130 LFG shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R130 LFG have outstanding finance?

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