Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2017 Can Am Spyder?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2017 Can Am Spyder?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2017 Can Am Spyder?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2017 Can Am Spyder reliable?

Based on MOT data from 107 vehicles, the 2017 Can Am Spyder has a first-time MOT pass rate of 95.2%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2017 Can Am Spyder?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2017 Can Am Spyder are: Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (43.6% of vehicles), Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (32.7% of vehicles), COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION (23.8% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2017 Can Am Spyder?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Can Am Spyder (2017)

107 real MOT outcomes analysed • 95.2% first-time pass rate

2017 Can Am Spyder

CarHunch analysed 107 real MOT records for the 2017 Can Am Spyder. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2017 CAN-AM SPYDER is exceptionally reliable, with a 95.2% first-time MOT pass rate well above the UK average of 80%—this three-wheeled machine clearly holds up to the road. Dangerous defects are rare at just 6.5%, so safety concerns are minimal for buyers.

These vehicles are run relatively lightly, with a median mileage of only 8,180 miles for a 2017, suggesting many are weekend or leisure machines rather than daily drivers. With fewer than one failure per vehicle on average and only 1.9 advisories, typical maintenance costs should be straightforward; focus your pre-purchase inspection on the specialist braking and handling systems that make the Spyder unique.

We have limited data for the 2017 Can Am Spyder — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 20 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

95.2%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

6.5%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.35

Over 4.9 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

Middle half: 5k–14k

For context

These stats describe 107 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 107 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Suspension & steering 43.6%

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play · Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play · Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play · …

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Other issues 23.8%

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION · fairings fitted obscuring some components

Lighting 17.8%

Nearside Headlamp aim too low · Offside Headlamp aim too low · Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Tyre wear 17.3%

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 16.3%

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2017.

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Based on MOT data from 107 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 6.5% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Mileage Distribution

Most 2017 Can Am Spyder vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

8,180

typical

4,735

low mileage

14,124

high mileage

Half of all 2017 Can Am Spyder vehicles fall between 4,735 and 14,124 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 4,735 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 4,735–14,124 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2017 Can Am Spyders sit.

⚠ Over 19,067 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2017 Can Am Spyder — Still on the Road

Most 2017 Can Am Spyders are still being driven.

68 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 71% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2020–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

4.9

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.35

Avg failures per vehicle

1.9

Avg advisories per vehicle

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