Easy Rider M50 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Easy Rider M50 car check
Is the Easy Rider M50 reliable? We analysed 2,863 real MOT tests across 721 vehicles to find out.
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The Easy Rider M50 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 headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Easy Rider M50.
Easy Rider M50 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Easy Rider M50. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Easy Rider M50 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Easy Rider M50 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Easy Rider M50 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Easy Rider M50 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Easy Rider M50 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Easy Rider M50 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Easy Rider M50 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Easy Rider M50 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 53 | 79.2% | 737 | 3,290 | 3,592 |
| 2006 | 92 | 75.0% | 318 | 1,420 | 3,596 |
| 2005 | 252 | 79.8% | 599 | 2,134 | 5,209 |
| 2004 | 319 | 80.6% | 717 | 2,166 | 4,406 |
| 2003 | 463 | 82.9% | 287 | 722 | 1,896 |
| 2002 | 346 | 83.2% | 207 | 794 | 1,635 |
| 2001 | 388 | 81.7% | 723 | 1,698 | 3,215 |
| 2000 | 411 | 79.3% | 534 | 1,474 | 3,119 |
| 1999 | 242 | 81.8% | 586 | 1,242 | 2,720 |
| 1998 | 242 | 83.1% | 260 | 793 | 2,063 |
How Long Does a Easy Rider M50 Last?
Based on 721 Easy Rider M50 vehicles on UK roads.
Easy Rider M50 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Easy Rider M50 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Easy Rider M50
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
83.2% MOT pass rate from 346 tests
75.0% MOT pass rate from 92 tests
The best year to buy a used Easy Rider M50 is 2002, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 83.2% across 346 tests. The 2006 model year has the lowest pass rate at 75.0% — 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 M50 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy Rider M50 THIS CAR | 81.3% | 2,863 | 1,280 mi | 28 yrs |
| Easy Rider M 50 Jc 50 Q-7 | 89.1% | 6,461 | 166 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 |
| Skoda Fabia SE Comfort MPI | 91.7% | 1,510 | 20,557 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Easy Rider M 50 Jc 50 Q-7 (89.1% pass rate) and the Easy Rider CJ50FK (89.6% pass rate), the Easy Rider M50 trails behind on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Easy Rider M50Should you buy a used Easy Rider M50?
The Easy Rider M50 has an overall MOT pass rate of 81.3% across 2,863 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 M50 are stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (47 recorded failures), horn not working (31), and headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (30). 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 M50 owner drives around 115 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 M50 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.