Keeway FACT 50
Real ownership data from 661 UK FACT 50 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common FACT 50 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | fail | 9.8% |
| Lights and indicators | fail | 9.1% |
| Tyres | fail | 4.1% |
| Suspension | major | 3.8% |
| Other | dangerous | 3.3% |
| Steering and head bearings | major | 3.1% |
| Exhaust and emissions | major | 2.1% |
| Brake discs and pads | fail | 2% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is suspension.
FACT 50 mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| Year | Examples | Median mileage | Miles/year | First-time pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 19 | — | — | — |
| 2024 | 121 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | 84 | 5,776 mi | — | 47.06% |
| 2022 | 17 | 3,082 mi | — | 55.56% |
| 2015 | 12 | 2,709 mi | 1,906 | 77.78% |
| 2014 | 10 | 2,821 mi | — | 100% |
| 2013 | 10 | 3,724 mi | 1,242 | 81.25% |
| 2012 | 15 | 4,508 mi | 1,659 | 62.96% |
| 2011 | 45 | 6,168 mi | 1,284 | 63.08% |
| 2010 | 49 | 6,478 mi | 1,177 | 62.79% |
| 2009 | 47 | 5,262 mi | 1,371 | 62.69% |
| 2008 | 83 | 6,936 mi | 1,934 | 68.53% |
| 2007 | 139 | 6,959 mi | 1,594 | 71.7% |
| 2006 | 7 | 14,987 mi | 8,677 | 53.33% |
FACT 50 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Keeway FACT 50?
Across 661 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brakes (9.8% of all recorded faults), lights and indicators (9.1% of all recorded faults), tyres (4.1% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Keeway FACT 50?
The median Keeway FACT 50 in the UK has covered 6,446 miles, and typically rides about 1,549 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 3,465 and 9,666 miles.
Is the Keeway FACT 50 reliable?
66.88% of Keeway FACT 50 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 1.8 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 661 Keeway FACT 50 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.