GAS GAS PAMPERA
Pass rate over time
The PAMPERA's first-time pass rate has risen 4.0 points since 2006, 86.0% to 90.0%.
What fails on a PAMPERA
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| steering and suspension |
|
113 | 28.5 | 1.8× |
| lighting and signalling |
|
112 | 28.3 | 1.3× |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
34 | 8.6 | 0.9× |
| tyres and wheels |
|
33 | 8.3 | 1.1× |
| brakes |
|
33 | 8.3 | 0.5× |
| suspension |
|
21 | 5.3 | 1.3× |
| tyres |
|
17 | 4.3 | 1.4× |
| reg plates and vin |
|
15 | 3.8 | 1.3× |
| drive system |
|
10 | 2.5 | 0.8× |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
8 | 2 | 2.9× |
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 PAMPERA beats 3 of its 4 closest rivals (YAMAHA YP250, YAMAHA WR250F, HONDA XR250).
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 PAMPERA.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 1998 (89.7% pass). Weakest: 2003 (77.8%).
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.
GAS GAS PAMPERA FAQ
Is the GAS GAS PAMPERA reliable?
The GAS GAS PAMPERA is about average for its class: 83.2% of its 1,214 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #2909 of 5426 models.
What does a PAMPERA fail its MOT on most?
steering and suspension — 29% of all defects recorded against failed PAMPERA tests.
What is the best year of PAMPERA to buy used?
By first-time pass rate, 1998-registered examples do best (89.7%) and 2003 worst (77.8%). Condition and history still trump the year.