Can-am Unclassified MOT Pass Rate
Overall pass rate across all manufacture years, based on 701 real MOT test results. Failure rate: 10.1%.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Can-am Unclassified MOT Reliability Overview
The Can-am Unclassified is a rare vehicle in the UK, with 701 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 9 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 89.9% and a failure rate of 10.1%, which is well above the UK average of approximately 37%.
Based on this data, the Can-am Unclassified earns a "Excellent" reliability rating. The average Can-am Unclassified presents for MOT with approximately 5,215 miles on the clock. Manufacture year matters: 2018 models achieve the highest pass rate at 98.6%, while 2020 models have the lowest at 77.8%. This 20.8 percentage point difference suggests notable variation in build quality or component durability across production years.
The most common MOT failure for the Can-am Unclassified is Suspension, affecting 7.8% of all tests. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. The second most common issue is Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment at 5.0%. Identification of the vehicle rounds out the top three at 3.3%. Together, these top 3 failure categories account for a significant portion of all MOT failures for this model.
Top failures across all manufacture years combined. Individual year pages may show different top failures.
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Pass Rate by Manufacture Year
* High Fail Rate badge indicates an MOT pass rate below 65% (failure rate above 35%).
What Fails on This Car?
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| Rank | Failure Category | Rate (%) | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 9.0% | 63 |
| 2 | Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment | 8.3% | 58 |
| 3 | Identification Of The Vehicle | 3.3% | 23 |
| 4 | Steering | 2.6% | 18 |
| 5 | Brakes | 2.1% | 15 |
| 6 | Tyres | 1.9% | 13 |
| 7 | Body, Chassis, Structure | 1.4% | 10 |
| 8 | Motorcycle Lighting And Signalling | 1.1% | 8 |
| 9 | Visibility | 1.0% | 7 |
| 10 | Motorcycle Steering And Suspension | 0.7% | 5 |
| 11 | Driver's View Of The Road | 0.4% | 3 |
| 12 | Non-component Advisories | 0.3% | 2 |
| 13 | Motorcycle Wheels | 0.3% | 2 |
| 14 | Registration Plates And Vin | 0.3% | 2 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 5,215 miFor every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.
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| Category | Rate / 10K mi | Raw % | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 17.23 | 9.0% | 63 |
| Lamps & Electrical | 15.86 | 8.3% | 58 |
| Identification of the vehicle | 6.29 | 3.3% | 23 |
| Steering | 4.92 | 2.6% | 18 |
| Brakes | 4.10 | 2.1% | 15 |
| Tyres | 3.56 | 1.9% | 13 |
| Body & Structure | 2.74 | 1.4% | 10 |
| Visibility | 2.73 | 1.4% | 10 |
| Motorcycle lighting and signalling | 2.19 | 1.1% | 8 |
| Motorcycle steering and suspension | 1.37 | 0.7% | 5 |
| Non-component advisories | 0.55 | 0.3% | 2 |
| Motorcycle wheels | 0.55 | 0.3% | 2 |
| Registration Plates and VIN | 0.55 | 0.3% | 2 |
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Mileage at MOT
The average Can-am Unclassified has 5,215 miles when tested for MOT.
📊 Mileage-Adjusted Failure Rate
How often this car fails MOT relative to how much it's driven — a fairer comparison than raw pass rate.
The Can-am Unclassified has a mileage-adjusted failure rate of 19.37% per 10,000 miles driven. The average across all makes is 5.38%, so this model is worse than average.
About Can-am Unclassified MOT Data
The Can-am Unclassified is a rare vehicle in the UK, with 701 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 9 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 89.9% and a failure rate of 10.1%, which is well above the UK average of approximately 37%.
For Can-am Unclassified owners, these results suggest a reliable vehicle that generally passes its MOT without major issues. Focus your pre-MOT checks on suspension and lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment for the best chance of a first-time pass. Use our detailed year-by-year breakdown and failure analysis below to understand how your specific Unclassified is likely to perform.
Suspension — 7.8% of failures
Suspension issues account for 7.8% of MOT failures on the Can-am Unclassified. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs: £200–500. Pre-MOT check: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks.
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — 5.0% of failures
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment issues account for 5.0% of MOT failures on the Can-am Unclassified. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.
Identification of the vehicle — 3.3% of failures
Identification of the vehicle issues account for 3.3% of MOT failures on the Can-am Unclassified. Identification failures relate to the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and registration plate. The VIN must be permanently displayed and legible, and the registration plate must meet British Standard formatting. Typical repair costs: £10–50. Pre-MOT check: Ensure the VIN plate is visible and legible (usually in the windscreen or under the bonnet). Check that number plates are clean, undamaged, and use the correct font and spacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Can-am Unclassified?
Based on 701 MOT tests in our database, the Can-am Unclassified has an overall pass rate of 89.9% (10.1% fail rate).
What are the most common MOT failures on a Can-am Unclassified?
The top 3 reasons a Can-am Unclassified fails its MOT are: 1. Suspension (7.8%), 2. Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (5.0%), 3. Identification of the vehicle (3.3%). Check these areas before booking your MOT.
Is the Can-am Unclassified reliable?
With a 10.1% MOT failure rate, the Unclassified is more reliable than average compared to the UK average of ~40%.
What should I check before an MOT on my Can-am Unclassified?
Based on failure data, focus on: Suspension (7.8%); Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (5.0%); Identification of the vehicle (3.3%). These are the areas most likely to cause a fail. Also check all lights, tyres (minimum 1.6mm tread), and windscreen condition — these are quick wins that apply to all cars.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.