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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Can Am Spyder. Check any Spyder by registration number below.

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95.7%

Avg Pass Rate

+1.3%

vs Can Am Avg

3

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Can Am Spyder — MOT Reliability Overview

The Can Am Spyder has an average MOT pass rate of 95.7%, which is 1.3 percentage points above the Can Am brand average of 94.5%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Spyder is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Can Am Spyder fails its MOT are the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements. If you are preparing your Spyder for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Can Am Spyder, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Can Am Spyder performs at MOT across different model years.

2018

Based on 49 vehicles

93.9%Excellent
Can Am average: 94.5%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

3.3%

Mileage at 5yr

17k mi

2017

Based on 46 vehicles

95.7%Excellent
Can Am average: 94.5%
Dangerous Defects

3.4%

Retest Rate

6.9%

2016

Based on 41 vehicles

97.6%Excellent
Can Am average: 94.5%
Dangerous Defects

3.2%

Retest Rate

3.2%

Top MOT Failures — Can Am Spyder

The most common reasons a Can Am Spyder fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements

39.0%
Can Am Spyder Common Faults & Repair Costs

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90.0% pass rate

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See detailed fault analysis for Can Am Spyder

Can Am Spyder — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Can Am Spyder MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Can Am Spyder?
The average MOT pass rate for the Can Am Spyder is 95.7% compared to the Can Am average of 94.5%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Can Am Spyder?
The most common MOT failures on the Can Am Spyder are: The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements (39.0%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Can Am Spyder reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 95.7%, the Can Am Spyder is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Can Am Spyder?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Can Am Spyder?
Typical mileage for the Can Am Spyder: 16,518 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Spyder to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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