KEEWAY K-LIGHT 125 E5
Pass rate over time
The K-LIGHT 125 E5's first-time pass rate has risen 3.0 points since 2024, 68.2% to 71.2%.
What fails on a K-LIGHT 125 E5
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lamps and reflectors |
|
143 | 45.1 | 9.4× |
| structure and attachments |
|
46 | 14.5 | 10.2× |
| suspension |
|
44 | 13.9 | 8.4× |
| brakes |
|
39 | 12.3 | 1.4× |
| steering |
|
20 | 6.3 | 8.9× |
| tyres |
|
16 | 5 | 4.5× |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
7 | 2.2 | 5.9× |
| audible warning (Horn) |
|
2 | 0.6 | 2.1× |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects. "vs all bikes" is how often this model's tests record a defect in the group, as a multiple of the all-bike rate.
How rivals compare
On first-time pass rate the K-LIGHT 125 E5 beats 0 of its 4 closest rivals (YAMAHA YBR 125, HONDA CG125, HONDA CBF125).
Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the K-LIGHT 125 E5.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2022 (70.8% pass). Weakest: 2021 (70.2%).
First-time pass rate by the year each bike was first registered (cohorts with ≥ 50 tests). Older cohorts are survivors: the worst examples have already left the road, which tends to lift the earliest years.
KEEWAY K-LIGHT 125 E5 FAQ
Is the KEEWAY K-LIGHT 125 E5 reliable?
The KEEWAY K-LIGHT 125 E5 is less reliable than average for its class: 70.3% of its 515 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 73.4%. That ranks it #4704 of 5426 models.
What does a K-LIGHT 125 E5 fail its MOT on most?
lamps and reflectors — 45% of all defects recorded against failed K-LIGHT 125 E5 tests.