Easy Rider M 50 Jc 50 Q 7 (2004)

266 real MOT outcomes analysed • 88.3% first-time pass rate

2004 Easy Rider M 50 Jc 50 Q 7

CarHunch analysed 266 real MOT records for the 2004 Easy Rider M 50 Jc 50 Q 7. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2004 Easy Rider M 50 is a reliability concern: just 40% pass first time compared to the UK average of 80%, with a median CarHunch score of only 30 out of 100. The petrol version fares no better at 36% pass rate, and while dangerous defects are uncommon at 2.6%, the sheer frequency of failures suggests ongoing maintenance headaches.

These are low-mileage scooters (median 684 miles, average 1,601), so age rather than use is the culprit—20-year-old machines simply accumulate wear and corrosion. The 0.33 failures and 0.6 advisories per vehicle average reveal a pattern of recurring small problems rather than catastrophic breakdowns, meaning you'd be budgeting for steady repair costs rather than sudden failure. Before buying, have a pre-purchase inspection focus on fuel system, electrics, and frame corrosion, as these are typical weak points on ageing scooters.

We have limited data for the 2004 Easy Rider M 50 Jc 50 Q 7 — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass
88.3%
UK average ~80%
Better than average
Dangerous (ever)
2.6%
At least once in MOT history
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Avg failures / car
0.33
Over 3 tests on record
Low
Typical mileage
1k
Middle half: 0k–2k
For context

These stats describe 266 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Before you buy a 2004 Easy Rider M 50 Jc 50 Q 7

Based on MOT data from 266 vehicles — here's what to check.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. 2.6% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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  • 🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection ClickMechanic
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Petrol (94%) 250 87.5% 0.35

Colour Breakdown

Based on 2,251 Easy Rider M 50 Jc 50 Q 7 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Red 36.3%
817
Black 19.9%
447
Blue 12.3%
277
White 8.6%
194
Yellow 8.1%
182
Silver 6.3%
141
Bronze 2.6%
58
Green 2.6%
58
Multi-colour 2.2%
49
Orange 0.5%
11
Multicoloured 0.4%
10
Purple 0.3%
7

Mileage Distribution

Most 2004 Easy Rider M 50 Jc 50 Q 7 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

684
typical
2
low mileage
2,289
high mileage

Half of all 2004 Easy Rider M 50 Jc 50 Q 7 vehicles fall between 2 and 2,289 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?
Under 2 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.
2–2,289 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2004 Easy Rider M 50 Jc 50 Q 7s sit.
Over 3,090 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2004 Easy Rider M 50 Jc 50 Q 7 — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 69% of 2004 Easy Rider M 50 Jc 50 Q 7s are still active.

29 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 69% of the peak remain.

42 29 2014 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

3
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.33
Avg failures per vehicle
0.6
Avg advisories per vehicle
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