Keeway Hurricane (2007)

389 real MOT outcomes analysed • 70.1% first-time pass rate

2007 Keeway Hurricane

CarHunch analysed 389 real MOT records for the 2007 Keeway Hurricane. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Moderate sample. 389 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

The 2007 Keeway Hurricane has a first-time MOT pass rate of just 42.9%, less than half the UK average of 80%, which signals serious reliability concerns for this Chinese-market commuter bike. With 10.3% of vehicles recorded having dangerous defects, it's a meaningful safety consideration, though not extreme.

These machines have covered only around 7,900 miles on average—relatively light use for a 17-year-old vehicle—yet they're still failing tests at more than double the typical rate, suggesting inherent build or design weaknesses rather than wear and tear. At 0.76 failures per vehicle and 2.1 advisories, the average Hurricane owner faces recurring costs; if you're considering one, budget for regular remedial work and have any purchase inspected by a mechanic familiar with Chinese motorcycle quality issues.

The 2007 Keeway Hurricane has a below-average first-time pass rate (70.1% vs ~80% UK average) — check the specific vehicle's full MOT history carefully before buying.

⚠️ About 1 in 12 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.
First-time pass
70.1%
UK average ~80%
Below average
Dangerous (ever)
10.3%
At least once in MOT history
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Avg failures / car
0.76
Over 2.7 tests on record
Moderate
Typical mileage
7k
Middle half: 4k–11k
For context
⚠️ Below average. More vehicles in this cohort fail their first MOT than typical. Scrutinise this vehicle's history — look for recurring issues, not just the latest result.
🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 2.1 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.
🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 389 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 389 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Suspension & steering 34.9%
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect · Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. · Steering headbearing has slight free play · …
Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.
Tyre wear 23.2%
Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation · Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation · …
Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.
Brake wear 16.7%
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel · Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%.
Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.
Lighting 13.8%
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing · Exhaust slightly deteriorated · Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam
Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2007.

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Before you buy a 2007 Keeway Hurricane

Based on MOT data from 389 vehicles — here's what to check.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. 10.3% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
    Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
  • 🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection ClickMechanic
  • 📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History carVertical Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 780 Keeway Hurricane vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Red 41.5%
324
Blue 39%
304
Black 13.7%
107
Grey 3.3%
26
Silver 2.4%
19

Mileage Distribution

Most 2007 Keeway Hurricane vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

7,178
typical
4,324
low mileage
10,887
high mileage

Half of all 2007 Keeway Hurricane vehicles fall between 4,324 and 10,887 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?
Under 4,324 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.
4,324–10,887 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2007 Keeway Hurricanes sit.
Over 14,697 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2007 Keeway Hurricane — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 22% of 2007 Keeway Hurricanes are still active.

Numbers are declining — 13 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2018 (22% of peak).

59 13 2014 2018

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2018.

MOT History Averages

2.7
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.76
Avg failures per vehicle
2.1
Avg advisories per vehicle
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