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Keeway Rks 125 Sport Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Keeway Rks 125 Sport reliable? We analysed 388 real MOT tests across 109 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 388 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
74.5%
Typical Mileage
9,396mi
Annual Mileage
1,330mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
10yrs

The Keeway Rks 125 Sport is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Keeway Rks 125 Sport.

Keeway Rks 125 Sport Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Keeway Rks 125 Sport. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Keeway Rks 125 Sport MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Keeway Rks 125 Sport to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

75.7%
2017
72.3%
2016

Keeway Rks 125 Sport Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Keeway Rks 125 Sport owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
402 mi/yr
Typical
1,330 mi/yr
Average
2,186 mi/yr
Heavy usage
3,036 mi/yr

Keeway Rks 125 Sport MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Keeway Rks 125 Sport year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2017 214 75.7% 5,165 10,524 16,640
2016 112 72.3% 4,382 7,779 14,313

Keeway Rks 125 Sport Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Keeway Rks 125 Sport MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
9,396 mi
75th Percentile
15,994 mi
95th Percentile
30,586 mi
Max Recorded
46,517 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Keeway Rks 125 Sport

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2017

75.7% MOT pass rate from 214 tests

Year to avoid
2016

72.3% MOT pass rate from 112 tests

The best year to buy a used Keeway Rks 125 Sport is 2017, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 75.7% across 214 tests. The 2016 model year has the lowest pass rate at 72.3% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Keeway Rks 125 Sport Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Keeway Rks 125 Sport THIS CAR 74.5% 388 9,396 mi 10 yrs
Keeway Superlight 71.7% 13,442 8,861 mi 19 yrs
Keeway Rk 71.6% 3,504 9,357 mi 13 yrs
Keeway Tx 68.4% 2,136 11,284 mi 14 yrs
Iveco-ford Not Stated 68.5% 429 175,828 mi — yrs

Compared to the Keeway Superlight (71.7% pass rate) and the Keeway Rk (71.6% pass rate), the Keeway Rks 125 Sport outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Keeway Rks 125 Sport?

The Keeway Rks 125 Sport has an overall MOT pass rate of 74.5% across 388 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.

A typical Keeway Rks 125 Sport owner drives around 1,330 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

In terms of longevity, most Keeway Rks 125 Sport models stay on UK roads for around 10 years. If you're buying one that's already well within that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Keeway Rks 125 Sport — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Keeway Rks 125 Sport reliable?
Based on 388 MOT tests, the Keeway Rks 125 Sport has a 74.5% pass rate — about average for UK cars.
What are the common problems on a Keeway Rks 125 Sport?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Keeway Rks 125 Sport do per year?
The typical Keeway Rks 125 Sport does around 1,330 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Keeway Rks 125 Sport last?
Most Keeway Rks 125 Sport models stay on UK roads for around 10 years based on our analysis of 109 vehicles.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Keeway Rks 125 Sport?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Keeway Rks 125 Sport?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Keeway Rks 125 Sport is 2017 with a 75.7% pass rate across 214 tests.