Easy Rider M 50 Jc 50 Q 7 (1998)
1998 Easy Rider M 50 Jc 50 Q 7
CarHunch analysed 211 real MOT records for the 1998 Easy Rider M 50 Jc 50 Q 7. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 1998 Easy Rider is a reliability nightmare — only 15.4% pass the MOT first time, against the UK average of 80%, which means four out of five of these machines fail their test. Dangerous defects are rare at 3.3%, but the sheer volume of other faults tells the real story.
These are elderly scooters with genuinely low mileage (median 1,697 miles), suggesting they're hobby machines or summer runners rather than daily commuters, yet they still rack up 0.17 failures and 0.5 advisories per vehicle on average. If you're considering one, treat any MOT history as a dealbreaker indicator — walk away unless the specific machine has been regularly maintained by someone who knows these bikes inside out.
What to check before buying a 1998 Easy Rider M 50 Jc 50 Q 7
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 (98%) | 207 | 14.8% | 0.17 |
| Diesel (1%) | 2 | 0% | 0 |
| Other (1%) | 2 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1998 Easy Rider M 50 Jc 50 Q 7 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 M 50 Jc 50 Q 7 vehicles fall between 923 and 2,707 miles.
MOT History Averages
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