Keeway K-Light 125 E5
MotorcycleFrom 343 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, a transmission belt, chain and sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn. The top issue, a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, caused 14 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely | 14 |
| a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 11 |
| a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn | 10 |
| rear registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps | 7 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 7 |
| brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 6 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 6 |
| reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear | 6 |
| on a motorcycle with two front or rear wheels, there is inadequate braking effort at a wheel | 5 |
| headlamp aim unable to be tested | 5 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 71.7% | a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led |
Typical mileage
Half of all K-Light 125 E5s tested had between 1,506 and 7,412 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
Other Keeway models
| Keeway Superlight | 68.7% |
Common questions
What is the Keeway K-Light 125 E5 MOT pass rate?
The Keeway K-Light 125 E5 has a 71.1% MOT pass rate based on 343 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Keeway K-Light 125 E5?
The most common MOT failure on the Keeway K-Light 125 E5 is a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, which caused 14 failures. Other common issues include a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led.
What is the typical mileage of a Keeway K-Light 125 E5 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Keeway K-Light 125 E5 is 3,344 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 1,506 and 7,412 miles.
MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.