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RS05 SPY

2008 Can-am Spyder

Purple Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,302 mi
Last recorded30,302 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Can-am Spyder9,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRS05 SPY
MakeCan-am
ModelSpyder
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 12 Aug 2025 30,302 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 18,341 miles

Slight oil leak.

Pass 19 Jul 2022 18,162 miles

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

Slight oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2021 17,954 miles

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

Slight oil leak.

Pass 24 Apr 2019 16,686 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 16,488 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 16,209 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 15,631 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 544 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 14,179 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 12,932 miles

Your vehicle park brake efficiency is low. It would appear that the park braking system requires adjustment or repair

o/s and n/s/f lower ball joints have play

Pass 10 May 2012 9,987 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 5,345 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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RS05 SPY is a 2008 Can-am Spyder in Purple with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RS05 SPY, 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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How do I check the history of RS05 SPY?

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What year was RS05 SPY registered?

RS05 SPY is a 2008 Can-am Spyder, first registered on 6 June 2008.

Is RS05 SPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RS05 SPY shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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