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AE12 EKK

2012 Can-am Spyder

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

18,243 mi
Last recorded18,243 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Can-am Spyder8,973 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE12 EKK
MakeCan-am
ModelSpyder
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 18,243 miles

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2026 18,215 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 21 May 2024 16,531 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2024 16,491 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear shock covered in grease

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 12,930 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 12,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 May 2022 11,163 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 7,725 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 4,790 miles

foot brake lever has been modified for a disabled rider

Pass 23 Jul 2019 4,490 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 4,115 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 3,757 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 3,335 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 3,087 miles

How Reliable is the Can-am Spyder?

Based on 5,220 MOT tests across 692 vehicles.

91.9%
Pass Rate
837
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
692
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 9
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AE12 EKK is a 2012 Can-am Spyder in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Can-am Spyder models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 8,973 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Can-am Spyder fails its MOT is headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside, accounting for 9 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE12 EKK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Can-am Spyder typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 14 years old, this Can-am Spyder is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AE12 EKK registered?

AE12 EKK is a 2012 Can-am Spyder, first registered on 11 June 2012.

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