Honda CB175 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Honda CB175 car check
Is the Honda CB175 reliable? We analysed 676 real MOT tests across 153 vehicles to find out.
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The Honda CB175 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include shock absorber has inadequate damping effect., stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies and headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda CB175.
Honda CB175 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Honda CB175. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Honda CB175 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Honda CB175 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Honda CB175 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Honda CB175 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Honda CB175 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Honda CB175 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Honda CB175 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda CB175 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 150 | 90.7% | 11,750 | 15,878 | 28,994 |
| 1973 | 162 | 85.2% | 9,693 | 20,086 | 31,154 |
| 1972 | 130 | 84.6% | 10,284 | 18,013 | 27,423 |
| 1971 | 113 | 88.5% | 9,812 | 16,748 | 25,798 |
How Long Does a Honda CB175 Last?
Based on 153 Honda CB175 vehicles on UK roads.
Honda CB175 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Honda CB175 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Honda CB175
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
90.7% MOT pass rate from 150 tests
84.6% MOT pass rate from 130 tests
The best year to buy a used Honda CB175 is 1974, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 90.7% across 150 tests. The 1972 model year has the lowest pass rate at 84.6% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Honda CB175 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda CB175 THIS CAR | 87.9% | 676 | 16,289 mi | 55 yrs |
| Honda Civic | 73.7% | 9,391,580 | 74,987 mi | 34 yrs |
| Honda Jazz | 81% | 5,740,892 | 48,635 mi | 24 yrs |
| Honda Cr-v | 78.5% | 4,177,643 | 80,499 mi | 29 yrs |
| Mercedes Sprinter 313 CDI Mwb | 68% | 269 | 176,789 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda CB175 outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Honda CB175Should you buy a used Honda CB175?
The Honda CB175 has an overall MOT pass rate of 87.9% across 676 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Honda CB175 are shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (7 recorded failures), stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (5), and headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (5). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Honda CB175 owner drives around 113 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Honda CB175 models stay on UK roads for around 55 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.