Sachs 49er (2007)
2007 Sachs 49er
CarHunch analysed 126 real MOT records for the 2007 Sachs 49er. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2007 SACHS 49ER has a first-time MOT pass rate of just 46.9%, significantly below the UK average of 80%, which means nearly half of these vehicles fail their test on the first attempt. Fortunately, dangerous defects are rare at 4.8%, so safety isn't the primary concern—it's the sheer number of non-critical issues holding these bikes back.
The median mileage of 4,867 miles is unusually low for a 17-year-old vehicle, suggesting many examples have seen minimal use, yet they're still accumulating 0.44 failures and 0.9 advisories per test on average. Before purchasing one, have a pre-buy inspection done by a specialist, as long storage and age appear to be creating more wear than the miles alone would suggest.
What to check before buying a 2007 Sachs 49er
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2007 Sachs 49er vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2007 Sachs 49er vehicles fall between 2,396 and 6,174 miles.
2007 Sachs 49er — Still on the Road
11 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2017 — 55% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2017.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2007 Sachs 49er
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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19%
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect
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12.1%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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10.3%
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam
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8.6%
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
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8.6%
Steering headbearing has slight free play
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8.6%
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on
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8.6%
Headlamp aim too low
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6.9%
Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50%
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2007. Counts include advisories and failures.
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