Keeway Superlight 125 E4 (2019)

136 real MOT outcomes analysed • 4.1% first-time pass rate

2019 Keeway Superlight 125 E4

CarHunch analysed 136 real MOT records for the 2019 Keeway Superlight 125 E4. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

This 2019 Keeway Superlight 125 is a serious reliability red flag—just 4.1% pass first time against the UK average of 80%, with petrol models managing only 1.2%. Virtually every one of these bikes fails its MOT on first attempt, which suggests systemic build or maintenance issues that go well beyond normal wear.

The median mileage of just 8,111 miles tells you these aren't hard-ridden machines, yet they're still racking up failures; with an average of 0.04 failures per vehicle, the problem isn't neglect but design or assembly quality. Before buying one, insist on a full pre-purchase inspection by a qualified mechanic—the pattern here suggests you'll be fixing things that shouldn't need fixing on a five-year-old bike.

Below average reliability 75.9% below UK average
4.1%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
8,111
typical mileage
723–8,111 middle half
0.7%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.04
avg MOT failures per car
over 1.1 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2019 Keeway Superlight 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.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Petrol (96%) 130 1.2% 0.02
Other (4%) 5 78.7% 0.8
Diesel (1%) 1 0% 0

Mileage Distribution

Most 2019 Keeway Superlight 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.

723
low mileage
8,111
typical
8,111
high mileage

Half of all 2019 Keeway Superlight 125 E4 vehicles fall between 723 and 8,111 miles.

MOT History Averages

1.1
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.04
Avg failures per vehicle
0
Avg advisories per vehicle

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Other model years — Keeway Superlight 125 E4:

2017 2018 2020