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S261 KUG

1998 Easy Rider M50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

1,543 mi
Last recorded1,543 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Easy Rider M50793 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS261 KUG
MakeEasy Rider
ModelM50
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 1,543 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 1,460 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy After market silencers fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 1,308 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy slip on silencers (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 1,067 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 1,067 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 15 May 2021 447 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2020
Pass 23 Jan 2019 1 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 421 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 9,885 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 9,885 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 793 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 707 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 703 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 10 Feb 2010 692 miles

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 677 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 656 miles

How Reliable is the Easy Rider M50?

Based on 2,863 MOT tests across 721 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
115
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
721
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 47
Horn not working 31
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 30
suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component 30
Direction indicators not working 28
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S261 KUG is a 1998 Easy Rider M50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1998 Easy Rider M50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 793 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Easy Rider M50 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S261 KUG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Easy Rider M50 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Easy Rider M50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S261 KUG registered?

S261 KUG is a 1998 Easy Rider M50, first registered on 9 September 1998.

Is S261 KUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S261 KUG shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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