2016 Keeway Superlight 0.1L Petrol · KM66 TYK

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a pattern of reactive rather than proactive care. The most recent MOT test in July 2022 at 1,718 miles passed despite a recorded exhaust leak at the rear lower silencer joint. This followed a failure just one week prior where the tester identified a worn drive chain, a worn sprocket, and a faulty stop lamp switch. While the vehicle eventually passed, the history indicates that faults are only addressed when they trigger a test failure. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a ten-year-old motorcycle, averaging roughly 172 miles per year. However, a discrepancy exists between the July 2020 test at 6,622 miles and the June 2021 test at 580 miles, representing a drop of over 6,000 miles that suggests the vehicle may have been sat stationary for long periods or underwent odometer adjustment. Such inactivity often leads to mechanical issues such as seized seals, fluid degradation, and the drying of rubber components despite the low mechanical wear. A buyer must physically inspect the structural integrity and drivetrain components due to recurring flags. The 2021 test noted corrosion on the swing arm, which, while not seriously weakened at the time, requires close monitoring for deep pitting given the low usage environment. The drive chain and sprocket were flagged as worn in 2022, so the buyer should verify if these were replaced or if the wear persists. Additionally, the exhaust leak at the silencer joint should be checked to ensure the rust has not progressed into a structural failure since the last recorded entry.