CarVerify

Free Car Check

P867 HEY

1997 Yamaha XV250

Red Petrol 248cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

9,708 mi
Last recorded9,708 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV25012,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP867 HEY
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 9,708 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 6,330 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 5,480 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 4,950 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 4,950 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 4,527 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 4,527 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.7.3c)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 4,076 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 3,820 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 3,538 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 3,535 miles

front tyre near limit

Pass 23 May 2012 3,529 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 3,514 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 3,514 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 27 May 2010 3,237 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 3,230 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 3,221 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
Full Yamaha XV250 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P867 HEY is a 1997 Yamaha XV250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P867 HEY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P867 HEY?

You can check the full history of P867 HEY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P867 HEY registered?

P867 HEY is a 1997 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 19 March 1997.

Is P867 HEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P867 HEY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P867 HEY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P867 HEY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.