Keeway STRIKE
Real ownership data from 50 UK STRIKE motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common STRIKE problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 10.8% |
| Chain and sprockets | dangerous | 8% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 6.9% |
| Steering and head bearings | dangerous | 3% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 2.2% |
| Wheels | major | 1.4% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 1.4% |
| Suspension | dangerous | 1.1% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is brakes.
STRIKE 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 | 12 | 5,456 mi | 1,543 | 70% |
| 2014 | 24 | 11,200 mi | 2,037 | 60% |
| 2013 | 10 | 7,490 mi | 1,700 | 85.19% |
STRIKE questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Keeway STRIKE?
Across 50 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (10.8% of all recorded faults), chain and sprockets (8% of all recorded faults), brakes (6.9% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Keeway STRIKE?
The median Keeway STRIKE in the UK has covered 8,598 miles, and typically rides about 1,712 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 4,656 and 14,396 miles.
Is the Keeway STRIKE reliable?
68% of Keeway STRIKE MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 1.92 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 50 Keeway STRIKE motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.