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GKE 45L

1972 Honda CB175

Blue Petrol 175cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

18,381 mi
Last recorded18,381 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2018
Typical for 1972 Honda CB17518,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKE 45L
MakeHonda
ModelCB175
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine175cc
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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2018 18,381 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 18,374 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly cable semi-siezed (3.1.3d)

Brake lever cannot be released smoothly cable semi-siezed (3.1.3d)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 17,830 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 17,199 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 17,192 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 16,293 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 15,012 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 15,003 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 13,171 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 11,433 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 9,805 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 9,790 miles

Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 10 Apr 2008 9,758 miles

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.2b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 28 Mar 2008 9,751 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d) DANGEROUS

Front Floor brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.C2d) DANGEROUS

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2007 8,727 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 7,683 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CB175?

Based on 676 MOT tests across 153 vehicles.

87.9%
Pass Rate
113
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
153
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 7
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 5
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 5
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 3
Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s 3
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GKE 45L is a 1972 Honda CB175 in Blue with a 175cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1972 Honda CB175 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 18,013 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda CB175 fails its MOT is shock absorber has inadequate damping effect., accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GKE 45L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CB175 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 54 years old, this Honda CB175 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GKE 45L registered?

GKE 45L is a 1972 Honda CB175, first registered on 8 November 1972.

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