Keeway common problems and MOT failures

From 5,765 MOT tests in 2024, 29.8% of Keeway vehicles failed. Below are the most common reasons, ranked by how often they occur.

Top Keeway MOT failure reasons

#	Problem	Occurrences	% of failures
1	transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn	197	16.4%
2	stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning	171	14.2%
3	shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely	171	14.2%
4	headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led	163	13.5%
5	stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released	99	8.2%
6	the aim of a headlamp is not within limits the requirements	99	8.2%
7	brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm	78	6.5%
8	brake efficiency below minimum requirement	78	6.5%
9	reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear	75	6.2%
10	significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake	73	6.1%

What this means if you're buying a Keeway

The single most common MOT failure for Keeway is transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn, accounting for 16% of all failure items.

These figures are from real MOT inspections. They show what testers actually find wrong with Keeway vehicles. If you're viewing a used Keeway, it's worth checking these areas specifically.

Keeway models by MOT pass rate

Lowest pass rates first. These models have the most testable issues.

Model	Tests	Pass rate
Rkf 125 E4	373	66.8%
Tx 125 E4	238	68.5%
Superlight	2,098	68.7%
Superlight 125 E5	585	70.9%
K-Light 125	350	70.9%
K-Light 125 E5	343	71.1%
Rk	309	71.2%
Rks 125 Std	355	71.8%
Rkf 125 E5	327	74.9%

Buying a specific Keeway? Check the individual vehicle's MOT history for free on GOV.UK to see its actual test results, advisories, and mileage readings.

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