Model report · 2005–2025
BSA BANTAM 175
175cc
Petrol
Class 1
91.3%
first-time pass rate
4.6%
failed outright
16,320
median miles at test
173
MOT tests, 2005–2025
Pass rate by mileage
how the BANTAM 175's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 73.4%
A low-mileage BANTAM 175 passes first time 89.6% of the time; by 20k that's 92.9%.
First-time pass rate by odometer reading at test, 10,000-mile bands for this model. Mileage is the strongest reliability signal. See the full curve.
What fails on a BANTAM 175
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| steering and suspension |
|
6 | 26.1 |
| brakes |
|
5 | 21.7 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
4 | 17.4 |
| lighting and signalling |
|
3 | 13 |
| body and structure |
|
2 | 8.7 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
1 | 4.3 |
| driving controls |
|
1 | 4.3 |
| drive system |
|
1 | 4.3 |
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 BANTAM 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 BANTAM 175.