2015 Yamaha XVS 0.9L Petrol · EX65 THF

The most recent DVSA MOT test on this 2015 Yamaha XVS, conducted on 10 October 2025, was a clean pass with no defects or advisories recorded. Reviewing the complete test history since 2018, the maintenance trend appears broadly stable, with the motorcycle consistently achieving pass status every year without ever entering a fail or refusal category. The historical record does, however, show a cluster of recurring advisories relating to front and rear tyre condition and exhaust noise that warranted attention between 2020 and 2024, all of which have since cleared by the 2025 examination. The single 2018 advisory regarding light oil misting on the offside front shock absorber is also worth noting, as dampers of this age can gradually degrade even under modest use. With approximately 10,162 recorded miles over eleven years, this XVS averages around 924 miles per year, which is exceptionally low for a motorcycle and indicative of either very light recreational use or extended periods of storage. Such low annual mileage means that the engine, transmission, and drivetrain components have likely experienced minimal mechanical wear, but it also raises the possibility of issues associated with standing, such as moisture ingress in the fuel system, stale petrol, corrosion on exposed metal surfaces, and drying or perishing of rubber components. The buyer should anticipate that consumables may have deteriorated through age rather than through use, and that time-based servicing items are likely to be of greater relevance than mileage-based ones. Given the history of repeated front tyre advisories between 2021 and 2024, with tread depths recorded as low as 1.2mm in 2023, the front tyre should be regarded as a known wear point on this motorcycle. Although the 2025 test passed without comment, it would be prudent to inspect the current front tyre for both tread depth and any signs of sidewall cracking, perishing, or uneven wear pattern, as rubber degrades with age regardless of mileage. On a test ride, listen for any front-end instability or steering vagueness that could indicate a worn or hardened front tyre compound. The rear tyre advisory from 2021 and 2022 likewise warrants a careful visual check of the rear tyre's condition, looking for flat-spotting from prolonged standing or any signs of cracking between the tread grooves. The recurring exhaust noise advisories over four consecutive years suggest an exhaust system that may have been progressively loosening at joints or developing minor corrosion around the silencer or mounting points. A physical inspection should focus on the integrity of exhaust gaskets, the security of mounting brackets, and any signs of blueing, rust perforation, or movement when the system is rocked by hand. Start the engine from cold and listen for any blowing sounds, ticking at the header pipes, or rattles that intensify with revs. Beyond the recorded items, a motorcycle of this age and low mileage warrants thorough checks of the 12V battery's health and cranking performance, the condition of brake discs for surface corrosion from standing, the free operation of brake calipers to confirm they are not binding after periods of inactivity, and verification that all fluid changes for engine oil, brake fluid, and any cooling system have been carried out at calendar-appropriate intervals rather than mileage intervals. Service book stamps and any documentary evidence of recent recommissioning work would offer additional reassurance.