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Easy Rider M 50 Jc 50 Q-7 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Easy Rider M 50 Jc 50 Q-7 reliable? We analysed 6,461 real MOT tests across 1,838 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 6,461 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
89.1%
Typical Mileage
166mi
Annual Mileage
107mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
28yrs

The Easy Rider M 50 Jc 50 Q-7 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, horn not working and position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Easy Rider M 50 Jc 50 Q-7.

Easy Rider M 50 Jc 50 Q-7 Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Easy Rider M 50 Jc 50 Q-7. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Easy Rider M 50 Jc 50 Q-7 MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Easy Rider M 50 Jc 50 Q-7 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

79.7%
2008
92.5%
2007
86.1%
2006
81.8%
2005
91.8%
2004
88.1%
2003
85%
2002
86.5%
2001
83.6%
2000
84.6%
1999
83.8%
1998

Easy Rider M 50 Jc 50 Q-7 Problems — What Goes Wrong?

The most common reasons a Easy Rider M 50 Jc 50 Q-7 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 54
Horn not working 28
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on 26
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 25
Direction indicators not working 24
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 21
Direction indicator not working 20
reflector on motorcycle missing 18
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user 17
Registration plate incorrect 17

Easy Rider M 50 Jc 50 Q-7 Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Easy Rider M 50 Jc 50 Q-7 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
6 mi/yr
Typical
107 mi/yr
Average
1,870 mi/yr
Heavy usage
636 mi/yr

Easy Rider M 50 Jc 50 Q-7 MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Easy Rider M 50 Jc 50 Q-7 year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2008 59 79.7% 350 1,796 3,168
2007 468 92.5% 1 2 2
2006 137 86.1% 571 1,914 4,543
2005 324 81.8% 495 1,596 3,344
2004 1,704 91.8% 1 2 8
2003 1,350 88.1% 2 3 1,069
2002 406 85.0% 405 1,638 3,590
2001 393 86.5% 703 1,351 3,453
2000 433 83.6% 536 1,512 3,616
1999 228 84.6% 584 1,468 4,706
1998 222 83.8% 1,021 1,926 3,213

How Long Does a Easy Rider M 50 Jc 50 Q-7 Last?

Based on 1,838 Easy Rider M 50 Jc 50 Q-7 vehicles on UK roads.

Average
15.4 years
Median
17.0 years
Estimated max lifespan
28 years

Easy Rider M 50 Jc 50 Q-7 Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Easy Rider M 50 Jc 50 Q-7 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
166 mi
75th Percentile
2,269 mi
95th Percentile
9,670 mi
Max Recorded
576,138 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Easy Rider M 50 Jc 50 Q-7

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2007

92.5% MOT pass rate from 468 tests

Year to avoid
2008

79.7% MOT pass rate from 59 tests

The best year to buy a used Easy Rider M 50 Jc 50 Q-7 is 2007, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 92.5% across 468 tests. The 2008 model year has the lowest pass rate at 79.7% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Easy Rider M 50 Jc 50 Q-7 Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Easy Rider M 50 Jc 50 Q-7 THIS CAR 89.1% 6,461 166 mi 28 yrs
Easy Rider M50 81.3% 2,863 1,280 mi 28 yrs
Easy Rider CJ50FK 89.6% 1,977 3 mi 29 yrs
Easy Rider DX90 87.6% 1,089 1,581 mi 26 yrs
Mercedes-benz C 220 AMG Line Edition D Auto 89.2% 3,066 39,408 mi — yrs

Compared to the Easy Rider M50 (81.3% pass rate) and the Easy Rider CJ50FK (89.6% pass rate), the Easy Rider M 50 Jc 50 Q-7 sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Easy Rider M 50 Jc 50 Q-7?

The Easy Rider M 50 Jc 50 Q-7 has an overall MOT pass rate of 89.1% across 6,461 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

The most common problems on the Easy Rider M 50 Jc 50 Q-7 are stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (54 recorded failures), horn not working (28), and position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (26). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.

A typical Easy Rider M 50 Jc 50 Q-7 owner drives around 107 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

In terms of longevity, most Easy Rider M 50 Jc 50 Q-7 models stay on UK roads for around 28 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Easy Rider M 50 Jc 50 Q-7 — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Easy Rider M 50 Jc 50 Q-7 reliable?
Based on 6,461 MOT tests, the Easy Rider M 50 Jc 50 Q-7 has a 89.1% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Easy Rider M 50 Jc 50 Q-7?
The most common MOT failures are stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, horn not working, and position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on. Check these on any test drive.
How many miles does a Easy Rider M 50 Jc 50 Q-7 do per year?
The typical Easy Rider M 50 Jc 50 Q-7 does around 107 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Easy Rider M 50 Jc 50 Q-7 last?
Most Easy Rider M 50 Jc 50 Q-7 models stay on UK roads for around 28 years based on our analysis of 1,838 vehicles.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Easy Rider M 50 Jc 50 Q-7?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Easy Rider M 50 Jc 50 Q-7?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Easy Rider M 50 Jc 50 Q-7 is 2007 with a 92.5% pass rate across 468 tests.