Keeway K Light 125 (2018)
2018 Keeway K Light 125
CarHunch analysed 103 real MOT records for the 2018 Keeway K Light 125. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2018 Keeway K-Light 125 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 58.6%, well below the UK average of 80%, and nearly a quarter of these bikes (24.3%) have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—a genuine concern for prospective buyers. The low pass rate isn't a fluke: with only 103 vehicles analysed and a median mileage of just 5,175 km, these are still relatively young machines, yet they're failing more often than they should.
The average bike racks up 0.78 failures and 3.0 advisories per MOT, suggesting recurring issues rather than one-off problems. If you're considering this model, have a pre-purchase inspection completed by a mechanic familiar with Chinese-market motorcycles, and budget for likely repairs before or shortly after your first MOT.
What to check before buying a 2018 Keeway K Light 125
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 24.3% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (98%) | 101 | 57.8% | 0.79 |
| Other (2%) | 2 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2018 Keeway K Light 125 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2018 Keeway K Light 125 vehicles fall between 2,500 and 8,506 miles.
2018 Keeway K Light 125 — Still on the Road
26 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 58% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2021–2025.
MOT History Averages
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