Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2013 Keeway Superlight?

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 2013 Keeway Superlight?

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 2013 Keeway Superlight?

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 2013 Keeway Superlight vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

23% 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 2013 Keeway Superlight reliable?

Based on MOT data from 199 vehicles, the 2013 Keeway Superlight has a first-time MOT pass rate of 72.7%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2013 Keeway Superlight?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2013 Keeway Superlight are: Drive chain slightly loose (24.7% of vehicles), Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (21.1% of vehicles), Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (17.8% 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 2013 Keeway Superlight?

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 Superlight (2013)

199 real MOT outcomes analysed • 72.7% first-time pass rate

2013 Keeway Superlight

CarHunch analysed 199 real MOT records for the 2013 Keeway Superlight. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2013 Keeway Superlight passes its MOT first time just 60.3% of the time, significantly below the UK average of 80%, and nearly a quarter of these machines have recorded dangerous defects—a real concern for a budget-conscious buyer. This isn't a reliability winner, and petrol variants don't fare any better at 59.9%.

These bikes average under 12,000 miles, which is reasonable for their age, but the typical vehicle racks up 1.22 failures and 3.6 advisories per test, suggesting mechanical fragility rather than age-related wear. Before buying one, get a trusted mechanic to inspect the electrics, cooling system, and frame welds—the advisory pattern hints these are common weak spots.

We have limited data for the 2013 Keeway Superlight — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ 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

72.7%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

23.1%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.22

Over 4.2 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

11k

Middle half: 5k–18k

For context

These stats describe 199 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 199 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Lighting 24.7%

Drive chain slightly loose · Headlamp not working on dipped beam · Front Stop lamp not working · …

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

Tyre wear 21.1%

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm

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

Other issues 17.8%

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive · Drive chain excessively loose

Suspension & steering 14.5%

Steering headbearing has slight free play · Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

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

Brake wear 11.2%

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

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

Exhaust & emissions 9.1%

Exhaust noisy

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2013.

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Before you buy a 2013 Keeway Superlight

Based on MOT data from 199 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 23.1% 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

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (98%)	195	72.5%	1.23

Mileage Distribution

Most 2013 Keeway Superlight 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.

10,921

typical

5,179

low mileage

18,285

high mileage

Half of all 2013 Keeway Superlight vehicles fall between 5,179 and 18,285 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 5,179 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.

✓ 5,179–18,285 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2013 Keeway Superlights sit.

⚠ Over 24,684 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2013 Keeway Superlight — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 25% of 2013 Keeway Superlights are still active.

Numbers are declining — 25 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (25% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2016–2025.
* 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

4.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.22

Avg failures per vehicle

3.6

Avg advisories per vehicle

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