EASY RIDER M50
Pass rate over time
The M50's first-time pass rate has fallen 7.2 points since 2005, 89.1% to 81.9%.
What fails on a M50
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
392 | 48.8 | 1.9× |
| steering and suspension |
|
152 | 18.9 | 1.4× |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
63 | 7.8 | 1.0× |
| brakes |
|
50 | 6.2 | 0.4× |
| drive system |
|
37 | 4.6 | 1.8× |
| reg plates and vin |
|
24 | 3 | 1.6× |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
24 | 3 | 1.2× |
| structure and attachments |
|
22 | 2.7 | 1.1× |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
20 | 2.5 | 3.7× |
| suspension |
|
19 | 2.4 | 1.0× |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects. "vs all bikes" is how often this model's tests record a defect in the group, as a multiple of the all-bike rate.
How rivals compare
On first-time pass rate the M50 beats 4 of its 4 closest rivals (PEUGEOT SPEEDFIGHT, PIAGGIO ZIP, PIAGGIO NRG).
Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the M50.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2002 (80.5% pass). Weakest: 2006 (68.7%).
First-time pass rate by the year each bike was first registered (cohorts with ≥ 50 tests). Older cohorts are survivors: the worst examples have already left the road, which tends to lift the earliest years.
EASY RIDER M50 FAQ
Is the EASY RIDER M50 reliable?
The EASY RIDER M50 is more reliable than average for its class: 78.2% of its 2,343 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 73.4%. That ranks it #3881 of 5426 models.
What does a M50 fail its MOT on most?
lighting and signalling — 49% of all defects recorded against failed M50 tests.
What is the best year of M50 to buy used?
By first-time pass rate, 2003-registered examples do best (80.5%) and 2006 worst (68.7%). Condition and history still trump the year.