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BO52 JAF

2012 Can-am Spyder

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

17,295 mi
Last recorded17,295 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Can-am Spyder8,973 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO52 JAF
MakeCan-am
ModelSpyder
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 17,295 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 17,059 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 16,855 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 16,810 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 16,013 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 15,737 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2021 15,737 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2020 14,570 miles

Central Rear 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))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 19,022 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 10,869 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 10,139 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 8,707 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 8,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 7,461 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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BO52 JAF is a 2012 Can-am Spyder in Silver 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 BO52 JAF, 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 BO52 JAF registered?

BO52 JAF is a 2012 Can-am Spyder, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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The MOT history for BO52 JAF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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