Pass rate over time
The MADASS's first-time pass rate has risen 32.4 points since 2008, 50.0% to 82.4%.
What fails on a MADASS
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
266 | 46.1 | 2.3× |
| steering and suspension |
|
110 | 19.1 | 2.2× |
| brakes |
|
64 | 11.1 | 1.0× |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
44 | 7.6 | 1.4× |
| drive system |
|
24 | 4.2 | 2.2× |
| reg plates and vin |
|
20 | 3.5 | 2.6× |
| suspension |
|
18 | 3.1 | 1.6× |
| body and structure |
|
11 | 1.9 | 1.6× |
| tyres and wheels |
|
11 | 1.9 | 0.4× |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
9 | 1.6 | 1.0× |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects. "vs all bikes" is how often this model's tests record a defect in the group, as a multiple of the all-bike rate.
How rivals compare
On first-time pass rate the MADASS beats 4 of its 4 closest rivals (PEUGEOT SPEEDFIGHT, PIAGGIO ZIP, PIAGGIO NRG).
Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the MADASS.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2009 (82.1% pass). Weakest: 2005 (62.4%).
First-time pass rate by the year each bike was first registered (cohorts with ≥ 50 tests). Older cohorts are survivors: the worst examples have already left the road, which tends to lift the earliest years.
SACHS MADASS FAQ
Is the SACHS MADASS reliable?
The SACHS MADASS is about average for its class: 74.4% of its 1,189 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 73.4%. That ranks it #4363 of 5426 models.
What does a MADASS fail its MOT on most?
lighting and signalling — 46% of all defects recorded against failed MADASS tests.
What is the best year of MADASS to buy used?
By first-time pass rate, 2009-registered examples do best (82.1%) and 2005 worst (62.4%). Condition and history still trump the year.