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N97 FKW

1996 Gas Gas Pampera

Red Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 Gas Gas Pampera2,009 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN97 FKW
MakeGas Gas
ModelPampera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026

Central Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Front Tyre Starting To Perish On Side Walls Tube Fitted

Fail 6 Feb 2026

Front Stop lamp missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre is unsuitable Not Road Legal (5.2.3 (a))

Central Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Front Tyre Starting To Perish On Side Walls Tube Fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2025

Front Front Tyre Starting To Perish on side walls

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 23 Jan 2025

Rear Tyre is unsuitable Not for road use (5.2.3 (a))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Front Tyre Starting To Perish on side walls

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 23 Jun 2023

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2023

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Tyre is unsuitable Not for road use & fitted in wrong direction (5.2.3 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022

Central Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front front tyre starting to perish on side wall (tube fitted)

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2022

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre is unsuitable not road legal (5.2.3 (a))

Central Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front front tyre starting to perish on side wall (tube fitted)

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020

Central Rear Lower Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively bottom linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 10 Jul 2020

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Lower Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively bottom linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 6 Apr 2019

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2018

Front Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of the horn (1.2.2c)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2017

Central Rear Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Central Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 15 Feb 2016

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear rear number plate slightly damaged

Fail 12 Feb 2016

Front Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear rear number plate slightly damaged

Pass 18 Feb 2015 268 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

daytime use only

Fail 17 Feb 2015 268 miles

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

daytime use only

Pass 24 Feb 2014 1 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

No lights fitted at time of test

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

day time use only

rear tyre starting to perish on side walls

How Reliable is the Gas Gas Pampera?

Based on 1,469 MOT tests across 158 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
140
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
158
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 33
wheel bearings have excessive free play 22
wheel bearings have excessive free play 20
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 14
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 13
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N97 FKW is a 1996 Gas Gas Pampera in Red with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1996 Gas Gas Pampera models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 2,009 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 Gas Gas Pampera fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 33 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N97 FKW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Gas Gas Pampera typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Gas Gas Pampera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N97 FKW registered?

N97 FKW is a 1996 Gas Gas Pampera, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N97 FKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N97 FKW shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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