KEEWAY RKS 125 STD
Pass rate over time
The RKS 125 STD's first-time pass rate has held steady since 2021 (65.3% → 66.0%).
What fails on a RKS 125 STD
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lamps and reflectors |
|
225 | 35.3 | 10.7× |
| structure and attachments |
|
130 | 20.4 | 14.9× |
| brakes |
|
122 | 19.2 | 2.2× |
| suspension |
|
78 | 12.2 | 9.0× |
| steering |
|
43 | 6.8 | 9.9× |
| tyres |
|
24 | 3.8 | 3.8× |
| audible warning (Horn) |
|
6 | 0.9 | 3.6× |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
5 | 0.8 | 2.3× |
| wheels |
|
4 | 0.6 | 5.4× |
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 RKS 125 STD 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 RKS 125 STD.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2019 (67.6% pass). Weakest: 2018 (65.1%).
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 RKS 125 STD FAQ
Is the KEEWAY RKS 125 STD reliable?
The KEEWAY RKS 125 STD is less reliable than average for its class: 66.3% of its 922 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 73.4%. That ranks it #4952 of 5426 models.
What does a RKS 125 STD fail its MOT on most?
lamps and reflectors — 35% of all defects recorded against failed RKS 125 STD tests.
What is the best year of RKS 125 STD to buy used?
By first-time pass rate, 2019-registered examples do best (67.6%) and 2018 worst (65.1%). Condition and history still trump the year.