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V2 BRP

2008 Can-am Spyder

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

22,510 mi
Last recorded22,510 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Can-am Spyder9,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV2 BRP
MakeCan-am
ModelSpyder
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2023 22,510 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 22,448 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 22,578 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 20,852 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 19,642 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2014 19,642 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

coolant leak

rear tyre close to limit

slight play in o/s outer track rod end ball joint

Pass 14 Feb 2013 17,669 miles

rear brake pads appear to be getting low

Pass 6 Mar 2012 16,656 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 6 Mar 2012 16,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 18 Mar 2011 4,471 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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V2 BRP is a 2008 Can-am Spyder in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V2 BRP, 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 V2 BRP registered?

V2 BRP is a 2008 Can-am Spyder, first registered on 14 April 2008.

Is V2 BRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V2 BRP shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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