Keeway Superlight (2016)
2016 Keeway Superlight
CarHunch analysed 835 real MOT records for the 2016 Keeway Superlight. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2016 Keeway Superlight is a significantly weaker performer than the UK average, with a first-time pass rate of just 56% against the national benchmark of 80%, and one in five of these bikes have recorded a dangerous defect—a genuine safety concern for any prospective buyer. The petrol variant's 55.6% pass rate offers no relief, suggesting the problem is endemic to the model rather than fuel-related.
These bikes are relatively low-mileage for their age (median 8,053 miles), yet still accumulate 0.87 failures and 2.6 advisories per test on average, indicating systemic build or design issues rather than wear-and-tear problems. Before committing to one, budget for thorough pre-purchase inspection by a specialist familiar with the model, and factor in a higher-than-average maintenance bill once you own it.
What to check before buying a 2016 Keeway Superlight
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.
- ⚠️ 22.2% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 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 (98%) | 817 | 55.6% | 0.88 |
| Other (2%) | 17 | 76% | 0.71 |
| Diesel (0%) | 1 | 60% | 2 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2016 Keeway Superlight 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.
Half of all 2016 Keeway Superlight vehicles fall between 4,263 and 13,554 miles.
2016 Keeway Superlight — Still on the Road
178 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 52% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2019–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2016 Keeway Superlight
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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27%
Drive chain slightly loose
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21.2%
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive
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18.7%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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17.1%
Headlamp not working on dipped beam
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15.8%
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
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10.9%
Steering headbearing has slight free play
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10.4%
Drive chain excessively loose
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10.1%
Front Stop lamp not working
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2016. Counts include advisories and failures.
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