Honda CB175
Real ownership data from 153 UK CB175 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common CB175 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | fail | 11.9% |
| Brakes | fail | 10% |
| Other | fail | 7% |
| Tyres | fail | 5.4% |
| Wheels | fail | 4% |
| Chain and sprockets | fail | 3.5% |
| Suspension | fail | 3.3% |
| Fluid leaks | fail | 3% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is chain and sprockets.
CB175 mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| Year | Examples | Median mileage | Miles/year | First-time pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 8 | 12,568 mi | 66 | 95.45% |
| 1974 | 33 | 15,926 mi | 90 | 90.14% |
| 1973 | 36 | 21,654 mi | 104 | 83.56% |
| 1972 | 26 | 18,288 mi | 80 | 83.19% |
| 1971 | 23 | 17,472 mi | 141 | 87.38% |
CB175 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Honda CB175?
Across 153 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (11.9% of all recorded faults), brakes (10% of all recorded faults), other (7% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Honda CB175?
The median Honda CB175 in the UK has covered 16,406 miles, and typically rides about 102 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 9,701 and 25,984 miles.
Is the Honda CB175 reliable?
86.96% of Honda CB175 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.63 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 153 Honda CB175 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.