If you like the instrument, I still suggest taking it to a professional repair person to have the damage - past and present - assessed.
it is difficult to determine from the photo, but the end of the X brace doesn't seem to align with the corresponding pocket in the lining. It's difficult to tell if there is a gap under that end of the brace or it is just glue next to the brace.
Given that Yamaha went as far as applying finish on the side reinforcements, and that this was their top of the line, it seems unlikely they would have missed the pocket in the lining. That suggests something happened to the X brace: the cloth suggests something might have happened to the other braces beneath the cloth.
Regardless, have it professionally inspected to see what state it really is in. Armed with that information, you might be able to get a reduced price and know what it would cost to fix it.
If you are buying to resell it, return it.
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