KEEWAY RK

124cc Petrol Class 1

#5096 of 5426 overall #15 of 23 KEEWAYs #564 of 734 commuter bikes

63.3%

first-time pass rate

26.9%

failed outright

8,929

median miles at test

2,401

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2017–2025

The RK's first-time pass rate has risen 3.0 points since 2017, 65.2% to 68.2%.

Pass rate by mileage

how the RK's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 73.4%

A low-mileage RK passes first time 68.5% of the time; by 30k that's 66.7%.

First-time pass rate by odometer reading at test, 10,000-mile bands for this model. Mileage is the strongest reliability signal. See the full curve.

What fails on a RK

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
lamps and reflectors	498	25.7	8.7×
brakes	429	22.2	2.8×
structure and attachments	381	19.7	15.0×
steering	204	10.5	16.5×
suspension	144	7.4	6.6×
tyres	136	7	6.8×
lighting and signalling	51	2.6	0.4×
drive system	32	1.7	1.3×
steering and suspension	32	1.7	0.3×
audible warning (Horn)	29	1.5	6.6×

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

same type, similar capacity, high test volume

On first-time pass rate the RK beats 0 of its 4 closest rivals (YAMAHA YBR 125, HONDA CG125, HONDA CBF125).

YAMAHA YBR 125 71.0% pass · 125k tests HONDA CG125 72.2% pass · 89.3k tests HONDA CBF125 73.3% pass · 84.4k tests GILERA RUNNER 70.8% pass · 69.9k tests

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 RK.

Pass rate by registration year

how each model-year cohort fares · registration year from first use date

Best year to buy used: 2017 (71.5% pass). Weakest: 2014 (59.2%).

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 RK FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the KEEWAY RK reliable?

The KEEWAY RK is less reliable than average for its class: 63.3% of its 2,401 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 73.4%. That ranks it #5096 of 5426 models.

What does a RK fail its MOT on most?

lamps and reflectors — 26% of all defects recorded against failed RK tests.

What is the best year of RK to buy used?

By first-time pass rate, 2017-registered examples do best (71.5%) and 2014 worst (59.2%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a RK last?

The median RK shows 8,929 miles at test, and examples around 30k miles still pass 66.7% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.