2021 BRP Can-Am Traxter XU HD8 0.8L Petrol · WF71 MXT

The vehicle holds a current MOT pass certificate issued on 9 October 2025 at 12,795 miles, with only minor advisories for a slightly loose nearside obligatory mirror and a deteriorated front registration plate. The maintenance trend is broadly stable. A clear pattern of recurring steering wear emerges across the record, yet the most recent test shows no active steering or suspension defects, suggesting the underlying issues were addressed after the October 2026 failure. The mileage progression tells an unusual story. Between 1 October 2024 at 10,138 miles and 6 October 2025 at 7,538 miles, the recorded figure drops by 2,600 miles, which is inconsistent and likely reflects a data entry anomaly or a replacement odometer reading. The final entry on 9 October 2025 shows 12,795 miles, implying a gain of 5,257 miles in just three days. For a five-year-old machine averaging roughly 2,559 miles annually, the overall usage is low, but the irregularity in the recorded figures warrants caution. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the front-end steering and suspension components. The 2024 failure flagged play in both nearside and offside steering rack inner joints, and the October 2025 failure added excessive play in both front track rod end ball joints. Although the most recent pass indicates these parts were replaced or adjusted, the recurrence of steering wear across two consecutive years raises questions about component quality or alignment settings. Check the rack boots for splits, inspect the track rod ends for free play with the front wheels raised, and examine the inner wing seams and chassis mounts for corrosion, as off-road utility vehicles of this type are prone to mud and moisture ingress in structural areas.