Can Am Traxter (2018)

205 real MOT outcomes analysed

2018 Can Am Traxter

CarHunch has 205 2018 Can Am Traxter vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

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No MOT data available for this vehicle type

The 2018 Can Am Traxter doesn't appear in DVLA light-vehicle MOT records — it may be exempt, registered as a different vehicle class, or an import not subject to UK MOT testing. We don't have reliability stats for this specific model, but you can browse other Can Am vehicles below.

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No MOT data — worth knowing

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The real detail is in the individual vehicle report — MOT history, AI Hunches, mileage timeline, and defect patterns for that specific reg.

UK

The 2018 CAN-AM TRAXTER has a first-time MOT pass rate of just 4.9%, which is dramatically lower than the UK average of 80%—this is a serious red flag for reliability. Only 1.5% of vehicles have ever recorded a dangerous defect, so safety-critical failures are rare, but the overall pass rate suggests widespread issues with non-critical components or maintenance standards across the cohort.

With a median mileage of only 6,349 miles for vehicles of this age, these machines are lightly used, yet they're still failing MOTs at extraordinary rates—indicating the problem isn't wear but either design vulnerability or severe owner neglect. The low advisory count (0.2 per vehicle) combined with the catastrophic pass rate suggests owners are either not maintaining these vehicles properly or there's a systematic flaw; before buying, get a pre-purchase inspection from a specialist and ask the seller for full service records.

MOT statistics not available

We have 205 2018 Can Am Traxter vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

There are a few reasons this can happen:

  • Heavy commercial vehicle — trucks, buses and coaches over 3.5 tonnes are tested under the DVSA annual HGV/PSV regime, which uses a separate database not included in our data source
  • Imported vehicles — vehicles registered abroad and recently brought to the UK may have no UK MOT history yet
  • MOT-exempt — vehicles manufactured before 1986 qualify under the 40-year rolling exemption; some specialist and agricultural vehicles are also exempt
  • Never used on public roads — some vehicles are registered but kept off-road and have never required an MOT
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What tends to go wrong

Across 205 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Suspension & steering 42.9%
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel · Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play · Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn · …
Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.
Lighting 35.7%
Nearside Front Position lamp not working · Offside Front Position lamp not working · Offside Headlamp aim too low · …
Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.
Wipers & washers 21.4%
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid
Other issues 21.4%
Front Registration plate missing
Tyre wear 14.3%
Offside Front 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.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2018.

Before you buy a 2018 Can Am Traxter

Based on MOT data from 205 vehicles — here's what to check.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. 1.5% 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 ClickMechanic
  • 📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History carVertical Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,666 Can Am Traxter vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Green 92%
1,533
Silver 4.5%
75
Grey 1.6%
27
Black 1.5%
25
Multi-colour 0.4%
6
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