Model report · 2005–2025
87.7%
first-time pass rate
6.5%
failed outright
11,389
median miles at test
324
MOT tests, 2005–2025
Pass rate by mileage
how the 175's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 73.4%
A low-mileage 175 passes first time 87.0% of the time; by 20k that's 88.2%.
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 175
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
15 | 31.2 |
| steering and suspension |
|
14 | 29.2 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
5 | 10.4 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
3 | 6.2 |
| brakes |
|
3 | 6.2 |
| body and structure |
|
3 | 6.2 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
2 | 4.2 |
| structure and attachments |
|
2 | 4.2 |
| reg plates and vin |
|
1 | 2.1 |
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 0 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.