Pass rate, every year
89.3% Above average
112 tests across 2 model years, 2019–2020.
+8.3 pts vs the national average
Brp Can-Am Outlander MOT Pass Rate & Official DVSA Failure Statistics
Best year to buy
2020 90.2%
The strongest of the 2 years on record. See the 2020 page →
Worst year to buy
2019 88.2%
2.0 points below the 2020 peak. See the 2019 page →
The Brp Can-Am Outlander MOT pass rate is 89.3%, +8.3 percentage points above the UK average. That is 112 DVSA MOT tests recorded between 2019 and 2020. This page lists the most common Brp Can-Am Outlander MOT failures by category, names the best and worst model years, and finishes with a pre-MOT checklist you can run at home.
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Brp Can-Am Outlander MOT History and Failure Rates vs UK National Average
The Brp Can-Am Outlander passed on its first attempt in 89.3%, and its overall record sits +8.3 percentage points above the national average for all cars. These figures come from every recorded DVSA MOT test for the Brp Can-Am Outlander in the 2023–2025 data: 112 tests across 2 model years (2019–2020). A test still carries exactly one pass or fail verdict.
| Measure | This model |
|---|---|
| Tests analysed | 112 |
| Overall pass rate | 89.3% |
| Passed on first attempt | 89.3% |
| Average mileage at test | 3,539 mi |
| Model years covered | 2019–2020 (2 years) |
| Versus UK national average | +8.3 pts above |
Figures are computed from every recorded DVSA test for this model in the 2023–2025 data.
Most Common Brp Can-Am Outlander MOT Problems by Failure Category
Every MOT failure a tester records belongs to one inspection section of the DVSA manual. For the Brp Can-Am Outlander, the Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment section leads the record — the breakdown below shows where the recorded failures cluster, then the exact strings behind the three biggest sections.
| Inspection section | Share of failures |
|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 46% |
| Identification of the vehicle | 14% |
| Visibility | 14% |
| Brakes | 11% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 7% |
| Suspension | 4% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 4% |
Shares are over the Brp Can-Am Outlander's recorded defect strings, merged across its year pages.
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
Around 46% of the recorded Brp Can-Am Outlander failures fall in the Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment section of the MOT inspection manual. Testers recorded "Rear reflectors defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface" (1.8%), "Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect" (1.8%), "Horn not working" (1.8%) among the Brp Can-Am Outlander's lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment faults.
Identification of the vehicle
Around 14% of the recorded Brp Can-Am Outlander failures fall in the Identification of the vehicle section of the MOT inspection manual. Testers recorded "Registration plates missing" (3.6%) among the Brp Can-Am Outlander's identification of the vehicle faults.
Visibility
Around 14% of the recorded Brp Can-Am Outlander failures fall in the Visibility section of the MOT inspection manual. Testers recorded "Mirrors missing" (3.6%) among the Brp Can-Am Outlander's visibility faults.
Top Recorded Brp Can-Am Outlander DVSA MOT Test Statistics & Defect Descriptions
The descriptions below are the exact DVSA failure strings testers recorded most often for the Brp Can-Am Outlander, each with how many of the model's 112 tests it was noted on.
- "Registration plates missing" (Major) — noted on about 4 Brp Can-Am Outlander tests, 3.6% of the model's MOT record.
- "Mirrors missing" (Major) — noted on about 4 Brp Can-Am Outlander tests, 3.6% of the model's MOT record.
- "Rear reflectors defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface" (Minor) — noted on about 2 Brp Can-Am Outlander tests, 1.8% of the model's MOT record.
- "Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect" (Major) — noted on about 2 Brp Can-Am Outlander tests, 1.8% of the model's MOT record.
- "Horn not working" (Major) — noted on about 2 Brp Can-Am Outlander tests, 1.8% of the model's MOT record.
- "Registration plate lamp(s) inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps" (Major) — noted on about 2 Brp Can-Am Outlander tests, 1.8% of the model's MOT record.
Best and Worst Brp Can-Am Outlander Model Years by Pass Rate
The strongest Brp Can-Am Outlander model year on record is 2020 (90.2% across 61 tests), and the weakest is 2019 (88.2%). The gap between them is 2.0 points. Years with fewer than 50 recorded tests are excluded, so these are the years with enough MOT history to mean something.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Can-Am Outlander | 61 | 90.2% |
| 2019 Can-Am Outlander | 51 | 88.2% |
Newest model year first. Only years with at least 50 recorded tests are listed.
Pre-MOT Inspection Checklist for Brp Can-Am Outlander Owners
These checks follow this Brp Can-Am Outlander's own most-recorded failure strings, starting with what a tester is most likely to flag on a Brp Can-Am Outlander.
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the number plates — “registration plates missing”
Check both plates are present, legible and correctly spaced, with the postcode of the supplier and the BS AU 145e mark. A private plate in the wrong style is a fail before the car is even looked at.
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the mirrors — “mirrors missing”
Make sure both door mirrors are present, intact and adjustable, and that nothing is obscuring the view through the windscreen.
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the lights — “rear reflectors defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface”
Switch everything on and walk round the car: both headlamps on dip and main, every indicator, both brake lights, reverse, fog and the two number-plate lamps. A bulb is a few pounds and a five-minute job.
Derived from the DVSA failure strings testers recorded for the Brp Can-Am Outlander. A check that finds nothing means the item is likely fine, not that the test is guaranteed.
Frequently Asked Questions: Brp Can-Am Outlander MOT & Reliability
What is the Brp Can-Am Outlander MOT pass rate?
89.3% of the 112 recorded Brp Can-Am Outlander MOT tests ended in a pass, +8.3 percentage points above the national average. 89.3% of those passed on the first attempt.
Which Brp Can-Am Outlander model years pass the MOT most often?
2020 is the strongest Brp Can-Am Outlander year on record at 90.2%, while 2019 is the weakest at 88.2%. The year-by-year table below lists every model year with at least 50 recorded tests.
What are the most common Brp Can-Am Outlander MOT failures?
The most recorded Brp Can-Am Outlander failures are "Registration plates missing" and "Mirrors missing" — together around 7% of tests, mostly in the Identification of the vehicle section.