Keeway FLASH 50
Real ownership data from 147 UK FLASH 50 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common FLASH 50 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 13.4% |
| Brakes | fail | 10.5% |
| Suspension | major | 6.9% |
| Tyres | fail | 6.9% |
| Other | dangerous | 4% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 2.1% |
| Electrical | fail | 1.5% |
| Brake discs and pads | fail | 1.3% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is suspension.
FLASH 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 5 | — | — | — |
| 2011 | 8 | 2,982 mi | 748 | 40% |
| 2010 | 16 | 1,763 mi | 1,081 | 57.69% |
| 2009 | 22 | 5,959 mi | 2,310 | 33.33% |
| 2008 | 35 | 6,564 mi | 1,600 | 53.19% |
| 2007 | 54 | 8,942 mi | 1,765 | 65.69% |
FLASH 50 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Keeway FLASH 50?
Across 147 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (13.4% of all recorded faults), brakes (10.5% of all recorded faults), suspension (6.9% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Keeway FLASH 50?
The median Keeway FLASH 50 in the UK has covered 6,585 miles, and typically rides about 1,600 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 4,521 and 10,511 miles.
Is the Keeway FLASH 50 reliable?
57.89% of Keeway FLASH 50 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 1.72 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 147 Keeway FLASH 50 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.