Keeway SWAN 50
Real ownership data from 99 UK SWAN 50 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common SWAN 50 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 10.7% |
| Brakes | major | 9.2% |
| Tyres | major | 6.9% |
| Other | dangerous | 5.7% |
| Steering and head bearings | dangerous | 3.8% |
| Suspension | fail | 3.2% |
| Fluid leaks | user entered | 1.9% |
| Controls and cables | user entered | 1% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is brakes.
SWAN 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 6 | 4,711 mi | 773 | 60% |
| 2011 | 37 | 4,622 mi | 1,157 | 68.18% |
| 2010 | 50 | 5,517 mi | 810 | 70.27% |
SWAN 50 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Keeway SWAN 50?
Across 99 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (10.7% of all recorded faults), brakes (9.2% of all recorded faults), tyres (6.9% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Keeway SWAN 50?
The median Keeway SWAN 50 in the UK has covered 4,785 miles, and typically rides about 890 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 3,238 and 8,225 miles.
Is the Keeway SWAN 50 reliable?
68.49% of Keeway SWAN 50 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 1.71 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 99 Keeway SWAN 50 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.