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VF12 JKE

2012 Can-am Spyder

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

18,373 mi
Last recorded18,373 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Can-am Spyder8,973 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF12 JKE
MakeCan-am
ModelSpyder
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 18,373 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 16,296 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 15,007 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 13,336 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 13,323 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Rear tyre worn to 2.5mm

Pass 6 Aug 2021 11,386 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2021 11,338 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at manifold (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 8,994 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 6,462 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 6,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 5,575 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 3,862 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 2,664 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 1,299 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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VF12 JKE is a 2012 Can-am Spyder in Black 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 VF12 JKE, 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 VF12 JKE registered?

VF12 JKE is a 2012 Can-am Spyder, first registered on 1 May 2012.

Is VF12 JKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF12 JKE 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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