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OLY 88L

1973 Honda CB175

Gold Petrol 174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2016
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

27,437 mi
Last recorded27,437 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2015
Typical for 1973 Honda CB17520,086 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLY 88L
MakeHonda
ModelCB175
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine174cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2015 27,437 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 27,379 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 27,373 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 27,326 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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OLY 88L is a 1973 Honda CB175 in Gold with a 174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1973 Honda CB175 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 20,086 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 OLY 88L, 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 53 years old, this Honda CB175 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OLY 88L registered?

OLY 88L is a 1973 Honda CB175, first registered on 1 January 1973.

Is OLY 88L safe to buy?

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