Easy Rider Cj50k (1998)
1998 Easy Rider Cj50k
CarHunch is tracking 158 1998 Easy Rider Cj50k vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
This 1998 Easy Rider CJ50K is a reliability red flag: just 33.7% pass MOT on the first attempt, less than half the UK average of 80%. The petrol models are even worse, with only a 3% first-time pass rate, suggesting systematic issues that recur test after test.
The median mileage of just 81 miles indicates most of these are barely-used machines, yet they still fail badly—this isn't wear-and-tear but fundamental design or manufacturing problems. Before buying one, get an independent pre-purchase inspection focused on the electrical and fuel systems, since the consistent failure pattern points to core mechanical faults rather than one-off issues.
We have 158 1998 Easy Rider Cj50k vehicles on record but don't have enough MOT test data to show reliable statistics for this cohort.
What to check before buying a 1998 Easy Rider Cj50k
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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (68%) | 107 | 3% | 0.02 |
| Other (31%) | 49 | 100% | 0 |
| Diesel (1%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
| Other (1%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1998 Easy Rider Cj50k 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 1998 Easy Rider Cj50k vehicles fall between 71 and 81 miles.
Most Common MOT Issues — 1998 Easy Rider Cj50k
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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66.7%
exhaust corroding
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33.3%
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel
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33.3%
bike only fitted with one brake light switch
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33.3%
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies
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33.3%
An item not tested (Manual)
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33.3%
slight play in fork bushes
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33.3%
Direction indicator not working
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33.3%
Steering headbearing has excessive free play
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1998. Counts include advisories and failures.
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