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P299 HMS

1997 Yamaha XV250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

11,564 mi
Last recorded11,564 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV25012,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP299 HMS
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 11,564 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 11,397 miles

Rear Tyre starting to crack

Pass 22 Aug 2023 11,065 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 10,238 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 10,155 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 9,577 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 9,576 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 9,575 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 9,574 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 9,574 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 9,564 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 9,516 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XV250?

Based on 5,249 MOT tests across 526 vehicles.

84.8%
Pass Rate
276
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
526
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 82
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 58
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 54
Drive chain excessively loose 33
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 25
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P299 HMS is a 1997 Yamaha XV250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha XV250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 12,156 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha XV250 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 82 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P299 HMS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XV250 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Yamaha XV250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P299 HMS registered?

P299 HMS is a 1997 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 14 July 1997.

Is P299 HMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P299 HMS shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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