2015 Yamaha XVS 1.3L Petrol · AF65 AEP

The Yamaha XVS presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, confirmed by the most recent DVSA test on 20 September 2025 at 4,238 miles where the tester recorded no defects. Every annual examination from 2021 through 2025 returned a pass with no advisories, indicating the machine has not deteriorated mechanically across the recorded period. The mileage pattern shows exceptionally light use for an eleven-year-old vehicle. The record opened at 2,558 miles on 17 August 2021 and climbed to just 4,238 miles by September 2025, an average of roughly 385 miles per year. The largest single-year gain was 681 miles between the September 2024 and September 2025 tests; earlier intervals added only 34, 166, and 821 miles respectively. Such low accumulation points to long standing periods rather than regular riding, though the clean test history gives no evidence of neglect in the official record. A buyer should still inspect the machine in person for issues that MOT tests on two-wheelers may not capture in detail. Prolonged storage at low mileage typically risks perished rubber components, seized brake calipers, and corroded exhaust or frame sections from damp standing. The tester logged no structural corrosion or binding brakes across the five passes, but standing moisture can hide beneath fairings. Check the suspension linkages, fork seals, and tyre sidewalls for cracking before purchase. Verify the brake discs and pads remain free of pitting after idle months. The absence of advisories is reassuring, yet a physical inspection remains prudent given the vehicle's dormant usage profile.