Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2008 Keeway Hurricane?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2008 Keeway Hurricane?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2008 Keeway Hurricane?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2008 Keeway Hurricane reliable?

Based on MOT data from 161 vehicles, the 2008 Keeway Hurricane has a first-time MOT pass rate of 71.3%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2008 Keeway Hurricane?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2008 Keeway Hurricane are: Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (34.9% of vehicles), Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (26.7% of vehicles), Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (23.2% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2008 Keeway Hurricane?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Keeway Hurricane (2008)

161 real MOT outcomes analysed • 71.3% first-time pass rate

2008 Keeway Hurricane

CarHunch analysed 161 real MOT records for the 2008 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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The 2008 Keeway Hurricane is a significantly weaker MOT performer than the UK average, with a first-time pass rate of just 46.5% compared to 80% nationally—meaning nearly one in two fails on their first test. The dangerous defect rate of 13.7% isn't alarming, but combined with the low pass rate, it signals reliability concerns worth taking seriously.

These bikes are running very light mileage (7,100 miles average), suggesting either limited use or potential storage issues that could explain the poor test results. With 0.75 failures and 2.9 advisories per vehicle on average, expect recurring problems rather than one-off fixes. Get a professional pre-purchase inspection and factor in regular maintenance costs before committing to one of these.

We have limited data for the 2008 Keeway Hurricane — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 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

71.3%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

13.7%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.75

Over 2.7 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

Middle half: 4k–10k

For context

These stats describe 161 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 161 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 2008.

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Based on MOT data from 161 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 13.7% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 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 →
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Mileage Distribution

Most 2008 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.

7,038

typical

3,726

low mileage

9,693

high mileage

Half of all 2008 Keeway Hurricane vehicles fall between 3,726 and 9,693 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 3,726 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.

✓ 3,726–9,693 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2008 Keeway Hurricanes sit.

⚠ Over 13,085 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2008 Keeway Hurricane — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 33% of 2008 Keeway Hurricanes are still active.

Numbers are declining — 12 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2017 (33% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2017.

MOT History Averages

2.7

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.75

Avg failures per vehicle

2.9

Avg advisories per vehicle

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