Model report · 2005–2025
BSA 175
175cc
Petrol
Class 1
91.4%
first-time pass rate
2.9%
failed outright
14,962
median miles at test
139
MOT tests, 2005–2025
What fails on a 175
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
6 | 46.2 |
| brakes |
|
4 | 30.8 |
| steering and suspension |
|
3 | 23.1 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
same type, similar capacity, high test volume
On first-time pass rate the 175 beats 1 of its 1 closest rivals (BSA BANTAM).
Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the 175.