2009 Yamaha XVS 1300 A Midnight Star 1.3L Petrol · LD59 OMH

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, having passed its most recent MOT on January 16, 2026 at 28,360 miles. However, the maintenance trend shows a persistent mechanical issue regarding the exhaust system which has been flagged as noisy in five consecutive tests dating back to 2022. While the bike continues to pass, the recurring nature of this fault suggests a degrading component or internal baffle failure that the owners have neglected to rectify despite repeated warnings. Mileage profile is exceptionally low for a seventeen-year-old motorcycle, averaging approximately 1,668 miles per year. The data shows irregular intervals of use, such as the 3,111-mile gap between June 2023 and February 2024, followed by a 3,224-mile increase between January 2025 and January 2026. This pattern indicates the vehicle likely sits for long periods, which often leads to age-related rubber components, perished seals, and fuel degradation despite the low mechanical wear on the drivetrain. A buyer must conduct a physical inspection of the exhaust system to determine if the noise is a simple loose bracket or a deeper structural failure of the manifold or silencer. The 2022 advisories for tyres worn to the legal limit indicate a history of replacing consumables only when failure occurs rather than through proactive maintenance. Given the low mileage and high age, specific attention should be paid to cracked tyre sidewalls, brake fluid oxidation, and corrosion on exposed metal, as these issues frequently affect vehicles that remain stationary.