Keeway Superlight MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

21.7 points below the fleet average of 86.5%. The examples tested do not cover a wide enough spread of ages and mileages to compare fairly against the rest of the fleet, so no rank is claimed; the failure record below stands on its own.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

Share of failed Keeway Superlight tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.A headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED20.0%

   103 occurrences

2. 2.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely18.7%

   96 occurrences

3. 3.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning16.9%

   87 occurrences

4. 4.A stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released15.2%

   78 occurrences

5. 5.Brake efficiency below minimum requirement10.7%

   55 occurrences

6. 6.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn9.7%

   50 occurrences

7. 7.Projected beam image is obviously incorrect9.7%

   50 occurrences

8. 8.A headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED9.7%

   50 occurrences

9. 9.Headlamp aim unable to be tested9.3%

   48 occurrences

10. 10.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements8.6%

    44 occurrences

11. 11.A lamp missing or inoperative6.2%

    32 occurrences

12. 12.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake5.3%

    27 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Keeway Superlight tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely7.7%

   158 tests

2. 2.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn6.5%

   132 tests

3. 3.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn5.2%

   107 tests

4. 4.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements4.7%

   95 tests

5. 5.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm3.0%

   62 tests

6. 6.A transmission belt or chain excessively tight2.5%

   51 tests

7. 7.Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play2.3%

   47 tests

8. 8.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn2.3%

   46 tests

How wear changes the picture

Superlight pass rate by age and registration year

What gets tested

The Superlight fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

8,161

Test classes

class 1: 1,887 · class 2: 155

Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Keeway Superlight?

64.9% unadjusted, from 2,042 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Keeway Superlight fail its MOT on?

"A headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED" is recorded in 20.0% of failed Keeway Superlight tests, followed by "A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely" (18.7%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Keeway Superlight usually have at its MOT?

8,161 miles on average across every age tested, so a description of the fleet rather than an annual figure. Motorcycle mileages are low and vary enormously with use; a commuter bike and a weekend bike of the same age can differ by a factor of ten.