Can-am Unknown Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Can-am Unknown reliable? We analysed 701 real MOT tests across 351 vehicles to find out.
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The Can-am Unknown is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Can-am Unknown.
Can-am Unknown Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Can-am Unknown. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Can-am Unknown MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Can-am Unknown to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Can-am Unknown Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Can-am Unknown models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Can-am Unknown Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Can-am Unknown owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Can-am Unknown MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Can-am Unknown year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 70 | 90.0% | 849 | 1,757 | 3,464 |
| 2020 | 101 | 87.1% | 776 | 1,376 | 3,551 |
| 2019 | 144 | 91.7% | 1,258 | 3,421 | 7,406 |
| 2018 | 82 | 97.6% | 1,352 | 2,728 | 4,729 |
| 2017 | 93 | 94.6% | 716 | 2,282 | 4,576 |
| 2014 | 52 | 86.5% | 3,162 | 4,252 | 9,029 |
How Long Does a Can-am Unknown Last?
Based on 351 Can-am Unknown vehicles on UK roads.
Can-am Unknown Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Can-am Unknown MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Can-am Unknown
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
97.6% MOT pass rate from 82 tests
86.5% MOT pass rate from 52 tests
The best year to buy a used Can-am Unknown is 2018, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 97.6% across 82 tests. The 2014 model year has the lowest pass rate at 86.5% — 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 Unknown Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Can-am Unknown THIS CAR | 91.6% | 701 | 2,835 mi | 12 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 Spyder Rt | 92% | 992 | 12,852 mi | 16 yrs |
| Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc | 67.4% | 1,041 | 77,318 mi | 43 yrs |
Compared to the Can-am Spyder (91.9% pass rate) and the Can-am Outlander (88.1% pass rate), the Can-am Unknown sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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The Can-am Unknown has an overall MOT pass rate of 91.6% across 701 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Can-am Unknown 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 Unknown owner drives around 302 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 Unknown models stay on UK roads for around 12 years. 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.