Keeway Rkr 125 E4 (2020)

123 real MOT outcomes analysed • 47.9% first-time pass rate

2020 Keeway Rkr 125 E4

CarHunch analysed 123 real MOT records for the 2020 Keeway Rkr 125 E4. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2020 Keeway RKR 125 E4 is a reliability concern: just 47.9% pass their MOT first time, nearly 33 percentage points below the UK average of 80%, and 8.1% have experienced dangerous defects—a flag that warrants careful inspection before purchase. With petrol models showing the same weak 47.4% pass rate, there's no fuel type escape here.

At just over 5,000 miles median mileage, these bikes are relatively low-mileage, yet they're still racking up 0.4 failures and 1.3 advisories per vehicle on average—suggesting inherent build or design issues rather than owner neglect. Before committing to one, have a trusted mechanic conduct a pre-purchase inspection focused on the systems that typically fail on this model, and budget for remedial work.

Below average reliability 32.1% below UK average
47.9%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
5,009
typical mileage
3,195–8,208 middle half
8.1%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.4
avg MOT failures per car
over 1.9 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2020 Keeway Rkr 125 E4

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.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

Before you buy a Keeway Rkr 125 E4

MOT history is one piece of the puzzle. These checks can reveal what CarHunch can't.

Inspection ClickMechanic Have a qualified mechanic check this car before you commit to buying

CarHunch may earn a small commission if you buy via these links — at no extra cost to you.

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Petrol (99%) 122 47.4% 0.4
Other (1%) 1 100% 0

Mileage Distribution

Most 2020 Keeway Rkr 125 E4 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.

3,195
low mileage
5,009
typical
8,208
high mileage

Half of all 2020 Keeway Rkr 125 E4 vehicles fall between 3,195 and 8,208 miles.

2020 Keeway Rkr 125 E4 — Still on the Road

Strong survival — 45 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 90% of the peak.

50 45 2023 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2023–2025.

MOT History Averages

1.9
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.4
Avg failures per vehicle
1.3
Avg advisories per vehicle

Found a specific Keeway Rkr 125 E4?

Enter the reg to see its individual MOT history, AI Hunches, and how it compares to this cohort.

UK