CarVerify

Can-am Spyder Rt Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

Free Can-am Spyder Rt car check

Is the Can-am Spyder Rt reliable? We analysed 992 real MOT tests across 101 vehicles to find out.

Got a specific Can-am Spyder Rt? Enter the reg for a free check:

Free basic check Reports from £4.99 Results in seconds
Data last updated: · Based on 992 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
92.0%
Typical Mileage
12,852mi
Annual Mileage
839mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
16yrs

The Can-am Spyder Rt is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Can-am Spyder Rt.

Can-am Spyder Rt Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Can-am Spyder Rt. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Can-am Spyder Rt MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Can-am Spyder Rt to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

91.6%
2013
91.6%
2012
93.4%
2011
91.4%
2010

Can-am Spyder Rt Problems — What Goes Wrong?

The most common reasons a Can-am Spyder Rt fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4

Can-am Spyder Rt Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Can-am Spyder Rt models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6
Stop lamp(s) all not working 3

Can-am Spyder Rt Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Can-am Spyder Rt owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
289 mi/yr
Typical
839 mi/yr
Average
1,467 mi/yr
Heavy usage
2,036 mi/yr

Can-am Spyder Rt MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Can-am Spyder Rt year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2013 83 91.6% 2,930 8,707 14,370
2012 214 91.6% 6,980 9,907 16,539
2011 346 93.4% 8,545 14,685 22,254
2010 337 91.4% 6,733 13,601 21,358

Can-am Spyder Rt Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Can-am Spyder Rt MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
12,852 mi
75th Percentile
20,398 mi
95th Percentile
35,517 mi
Max Recorded
122,234 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Can-am Spyder Rt

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2011

93.4% MOT pass rate from 346 tests

Year to avoid
2010

91.4% MOT pass rate from 337 tests

The best year to buy a used Can-am Spyder Rt is 2011, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 93.4% across 346 tests. The 2010 model year has the lowest pass rate at 91.4% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Can-am Spyder Rt Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Can-am Spyder Rt THIS CAR 92.0% 992 12,852 mi 16 yrs
Can-am Spyder 91.9% 5,220 9,281 mi 18 yrs
Can-am Outlander 88.1% 1,378 2,550 mi 16 yrs
Can-am Unknown 91.6% 701 2,835 mi 12 yrs
Mercedes-benz Atego 90.3% 487 146,154 mi — yrs

Compared to the Can-am Spyder (91.9% pass rate) and the Can-am Outlander (88.1% pass rate), the Can-am Spyder Rt outperforms both on MOT reliability.

Found a Can-am Spyder Rt you like?

Run a full vehicle history check on the specific car. See finance, stolen, write-off, mileage and MOT data for that exact vehicle.

Check a specific Can-am Spyder Rt

Should you buy a used Can-am Spyder Rt?

The Can-am Spyder Rt has an overall MOT pass rate of 92.0% across 992 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

The most common failure point is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick with 4 recorded occurrences. Check for this on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection.

On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Can-am Spyder Rt with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.

A typical Can-am Spyder Rt owner drives around 839 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

In terms of longevity, most Can-am Spyder Rt models stay on UK roads for around 16 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Can-am Spyder Rt — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Can-am Spyder Rt reliable?
Based on 992 MOT tests, the Can-am Spyder Rt has a 92.0% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Can-am Spyder Rt?
The most common failure point is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick.
How many miles does a Can-am Spyder Rt do per year?
The typical Can-am Spyder Rt does around 839 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Can-am Spyder Rt last?
Most Can-am Spyder Rt models stay on UK roads for around 16 years based on our analysis of 101 vehicles.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Can-am Spyder Rt?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Can-am Spyder Rt?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Can-am Spyder Rt is 2011 with a 93.4% pass rate across 346 tests.