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R55 BRP

2012 Can-am Spyder

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

11,653 mi
Last recorded11,653 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Can-am Spyder8,973 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR55 BRP
MakeCan-am
ModelSpyder
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 11,653 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 10,303 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 9,098 miles

Lamps masked at time of test.

Pass 5 Aug 2022 8,676 miles

Lamps masked at time of test.

Pass 30 Apr 2021 8,075 miles

ULW 330KG.

Fail 30 Apr 2021 8,075 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

ULW 330KG.

Pass 26 Jun 2019 7,361 miles

ULW 330 KG.

Fail 20 Jun 2019 73,105 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 7,203 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 6,981 miles

rear tyre down to wear bars

Pass 20 Apr 2016 5,697 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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R55 BRP is a 2012 Can-am Spyder in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R55 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 14 years old, this Can-am Spyder is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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How do I check the history of R55 BRP?

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What year was R55 BRP registered?

R55 BRP is a 2012 Can-am Spyder, first registered on 24 May 2012.

Is R55 BRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R55 BRP shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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