Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2016 Keeway Rk?

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 2016 Keeway Rk?

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 2016 Keeway Rk?

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.

How many 2016 Keeway Rk vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

33% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2016 Keeway Rk reliable?

Based on MOT data from 314 vehicles, the 2016 Keeway Rk has a first-time MOT pass rate of 75.8%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2016 Keeway Rk?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2016 Keeway Rk are: Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (27.5% of vehicles), Drive chain slightly loose (23.9% of vehicles), Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (17.5% 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 2016 Keeway Rk?

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 Rk (2016)

314 real MOT outcomes analysed • 75.8% first-time pass rate

2016 Keeway Rk

CarHunch analysed 314 real MOT records for the 2016 Keeway Rk. 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. 314 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

The 2016 KEEWAY RK falls short of the UK average, with a 75.8% first-time pass rate versus 80%, and that gap widens considerably when you note that one in three vehicles has recorded a dangerous defect during its MOT history—a serious red flag for a potential buyer. This is a reliability concern you can't ignore, particularly if you're considering an older example without full service history.

These bikes sit at a modest 9,153 miles median mileage for their age, suggesting they're not thrashed commuters, but the 4.9 average advisories per vehicle point to wear accumulating across multiple systems rather than isolated issues. Before purchasing one, get a pre-buy inspection focused on braking, electrics, and chassis integrity, and factor in a budget for remedial work.

The 2016 Keeway Rk has a decent first-time pass rate (75.8%), but a higher-than-average share of vehicles have had serious defects recorded — the individual vehicle's history matters a lot here.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 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

75.8%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

33.1%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.13

Over 4.1 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

Middle half: 5k–14k

For context

🔧 Average reliability. Passes at roughly the UK rate — not a standout, not a problem vehicle. Individual history makes all the difference.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 4.9 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 314 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 314 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Other issues 27.5%

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive · Drive chain excessively loose · Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively · …

Lighting 23.9%

Drive chain slightly loose · Headlamp aim too low

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Brake wear 17.5%

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · Rear Brake binding but not excessively · Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Tyre wear 14.2%

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Suspension & steering 14.2%

Steering headbearing has slight free play · Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play · Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2016.

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Before you buy a 2016 Keeway Rk

Based on MOT data from 314 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 33.1% 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 →
📄 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 Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 814 Keeway Rk vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 23.3%

190

Blue 18.7%

152

White 16.7%

136

Red 15.4%

125

Orange 11.7%

Grey 8.6%

Silver 5.7%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2016 Keeway Rk 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.

9,153

typical

5,388

low mileage

14,132

high mileage

Half of all 2016 Keeway Rk vehicles fall between 5,388 and 14,132 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 5,388 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.

✓ 5,388–14,132 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2016 Keeway Rks sit.

⚠ Over 19,078 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2016 Keeway Rk — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 40% of 2016 Keeway Rks are still active.

Numbers are declining — 70 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (40% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2018–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

4.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.13

Avg failures per vehicle

4.9

Avg advisories per vehicle

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