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VX53 VPL

2004 Gas Gas Pampera

Blue Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

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Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Gas Gas Pampera1,215 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 VPL
MakeGas Gas
ModelPampera
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025
Pass 10 Jun 2023
Pass 10 Dec 2020
Fail 1 Dec 2020

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019
Pass 31 Aug 2017
Pass 28 Jan 2016
Pass 7 Nov 2014
Fail 28 Oct 2014

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2014

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 May 2013

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 7 May 2013

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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VX53 VPL is a 2004 Gas Gas Pampera in Blue with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Gas Gas Pampera models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 1,215 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 VX53 VPL, 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 22 years old, this Gas Gas Pampera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VX53 VPL registered?

VX53 VPL is a 2004 Gas Gas Pampera, first registered on 20 February 2004.

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The MOT history for VX53 VPL shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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