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BX08 VCG

2008 Can-am Spyder

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,256 mi
Last recorded21,256 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Can-am Spyder9,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX08 VCG
MakeCan-am
ModelSpyder
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 21,256 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO HOSES (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 20,159 miles

aux brake travel

Pass 13 Apr 2022 18,486 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (SPRING MISSING) (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

HANDLEBAR BRAKE LEVER NEEDS ADJUSTING

Pass 1 Mar 2021 15,867 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2021 15,846 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 12,644 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 12,479 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 12,248 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 12,236 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened cracked (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 9,583 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 9,356 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 8,212 miles

rear brake pads appear to be getting low

Pass 21 May 2014 8,210 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 8,210 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2013 8,166 miles

Wheel balance weights rubbing on o/s lower ball joint lock nut

Pass 13 Apr 2012 7,467 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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BX08 VCG is a 2008 Can-am Spyder in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 BX08 VCG, 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 BX08 VCG registered?

BX08 VCG is a 2008 Can-am Spyder, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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