KEEWAY SUPERLIGHT

125cc Petrol Class 1

#5084 of 5426 overall #14 of 23 KEEWAYs #557 of 734 commuter bikes

63.5%

first-time pass rate

25.3%

failed outright

7,248

median miles at test

9,217

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2010–2025

The SUPERLIGHT's first-time pass rate has risen 13.5 points since 2010, 48.9% to 62.4%.

Pass rate by mileage

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

A low-mileage SUPERLIGHT passes first time 68.0% of the time; by 40k that's 45.8%.

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 SUPERLIGHT

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
lamps and reflectors	2,570	37.7	9.7×
brakes	1,144	16.8	2.0×
structure and attachments	982	14.4	11.0×
lighting and signalling	565	8.3	0.8×
suspension	533	7.8	6.2×
steering	393	5.8	8.7×
steering and suspension	191	2.8	0.5×
tyres	190	2.8	2.8×
drive system	136	2	1.6×
audible warning (Horn)	105	1.5	6.2×

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 SUPERLIGHT 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 SUPERLIGHT.

Pass rate by registration year

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

Best year to buy used: 2020 (70.8% pass). Weakest: 2012 (54.5%).

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 SUPERLIGHT FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the KEEWAY SUPERLIGHT reliable?

The KEEWAY SUPERLIGHT is less reliable than average for its class: 63.5% of its 9,217 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 73.4%. That ranks it #5084 of 5426 models.

What does a SUPERLIGHT fail its MOT on most?

lamps and reflectors — 38% of all defects recorded against failed SUPERLIGHT tests.

What is the best year of SUPERLIGHT to buy used?

By first-time pass rate, 2020-registered examples do best (70.8%) and 2012 worst (54.5%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a SUPERLIGHT last?

The median SUPERLIGHT shows 7,248 miles at test, and examples around 40k miles still pass 45.8% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.