Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2018 Keeway Rks 125 Sport E4?

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 2018 Keeway Rks 125 Sport E4?

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 2018 Keeway Rks 125 Sport E4?

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 2018 Keeway Rks 125 Sport E4 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 120 vehicles, the 2018 Keeway Rks 125 Sport E4 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 77.7%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2018 Keeway Rks 125 Sport E4?

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 Rks 125 Sport E4 (2018)

120 real MOT outcomes analysed • 77.7% first-time pass rate

2018 Keeway Rks 125 Sport E4

CarHunch analysed 120 real MOT records for the 2018 Keeway Rks 125 Sport E4. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2018 Keeway RKS 125 is significantly less reliable than the UK average, with just 52.5% of vehicles passing their MOT first time compared to the 80% national benchmark—that's a substantial gap suggesting real durability concerns. Nearly one in six (15.8%) have experienced dangerous defects, which is a legitimate safety consideration for a used buyer.

The median mileage of 6,306 miles is quite low for a six-year-old bike, hinting that many have been lightly used, yet these machines still average 0.62 failures and 3.3 advisories per test, indicating the issues aren't simply wear-related. Before committing to one of these, have a pre-purchase inspection by a qualified mechanic focus on the brake and suspension systems, where the bulk of MOT failures typically concentrate on this model.

We have limited data for the 2018 Keeway Rks 125 Sport E4 — 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

77.7%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

15.8%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.62

Over 2.6 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

Middle half: 3k–10k

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These stats describe 120 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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Based on MOT data from 120 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 15.8% 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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (99%)	119	77.5%	0.62

Mileage Distribution

Most 2018 Keeway Rks 125 Sport E4 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.

6,306

typical

3,426

low mileage

9,852

high mileage

Half of all 2018 Keeway Rks 125 Sport E4 vehicles fall between 3,426 and 9,852 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 3,426 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.

✓ 3,426–9,852 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2018 Keeway Rks 125 Sport E4s sit.

⚠ Over 13,300 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2018 Keeway Rks 125 Sport E4 — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 49% of 2018 Keeway Rks 125 Sport E4s are still active.

Numbers are declining — 29 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (49% of peak).

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

2.6

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.62

Avg failures per vehicle

3.3

Avg advisories per vehicle

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