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AY08 FZE

2008 Keeway Superlight

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

20,313 mi
Last recorded20,313 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Keeway Superlight9,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 FZE
MakeKeeway
ModelSuperlight
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 20,313 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noisy Fitted with temporary baffle (8.1.1 (a))

Front mudguard missing. Front brake master cylinder window covered - cannot check brake fluid level. Presented for test with all lights masked - test carried out according to daytime MOT requirements.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in swingarm bearings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2025 20,313 miles

Brake disc contaminated Contaminated with oil (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated Contaminated with oil (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noisy Fitted with temporary baffle (8.1.1 (a))

Front mudguard missing. Front brake master cylinder window covered - cannot check front brake fluid level. Presented for test with all lights masked - test carried out according to daytime MOT requirements.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in swingarm bearings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 20,166 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy Fitted with temporary baffle in top silencer (8.1.1 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil R & L fork seals (5.3.2 (b))

Not fitted with front mudguard. Front brake fluid level window covered - cannot check fluid level.

Presented for test with front & rear lights masked. Tested in accordance with daytime MOT requirements. Passed test - implications explained to customer.

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear swinging arm bearings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 19,868 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy Fitted with temporary baffle in top silencer (8.1.1 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil R & l - fork seals (5.3.2 (b))

Not fitted with front mudguard

Presented for test with front / rear lights masked. Tested in accordance with daytime MOT requirements. Passed test - implications explained to customer.

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear swinging arm bearings worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2022 19,868 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect Dips wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy Fitted with temporary baffle in top silencer (8.1.1 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil R & l - fork seals (5.3.2 (b))

Not fitted with front mudguard

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear swinging arm bearings worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 19,265 miles

Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess Top engine mount - front bolt missing (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy Fitted with temporary baffle in top silencer. (8.1.1 (a))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Not fitted with front mudguard & front crash bar - top bolt missing.

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil R & L fork seals (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swinging arm bearings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 19,255 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak oil on front disc (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Forks in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected luggage suspended from forks fouling tyre (2.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Engine mounting/bracket bracket damaged but not to excess top engine mount forward bolt missing but secure (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front crash bar top mount bolt missing

front mudguard not fitted

rear mounted luggage mountings loose and luggage close too tyre n/s/r and o/s/r

Pass 6 Aug 2018 18,324 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 15,011 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 13,816 miles

Number plate cracked

Fail 31 Jul 2014 13,816 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Number plate cracked

Pass 11 Jul 2013 5,210 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 5,210 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 4,528 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 4,528 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Fail 29 Jul 2011 4,428 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

How Reliable is the Keeway Superlight?

Based on 13,442 MOT tests across 3,369 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
1,289
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
3,369
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 140
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AY08 FZE is a 2008 Keeway Superlight in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2008 Keeway Superlight models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 9,934 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Keeway Superlight fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 140 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY08 FZE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Keeway Superlight typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Keeway Superlight is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AY08 FZE is a 2008 Keeway Superlight, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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