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BU08 BYV

2008 Can-am Spyder

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

4,834 mi
Last recorded4,834 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Can-am Spyder9,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 BYV
MakeCan-am
ModelSpyder
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2019 4,834 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 4,834 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 1,570 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 5,235 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

indicator speed

reg plate size

Pass 12 Apr 2017 4,575 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 4,575 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 1,788 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 2,537 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2015

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 22 May 2013 11,824 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 11,391 miles

nearside headlamp set at lowest setting

Pass 17 May 2011 7,379 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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BU08 BYV is a 2008 Can-am Spyder in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Can-am Spyder models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.4% with a typical mileage of 9,460 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 BU08 BYV, 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 18 years old, this Can-am Spyder is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BU08 BYV registered?

BU08 BYV is a 2008 Can-am Spyder, first registered on 6 June 2008.

Is BU08 BYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU08 BYV shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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