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FN53 APU

2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 200

Green Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

26,990 mi
Last recorded26,990 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 20019,391 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 APU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa GT 200
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 26,990 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Locking nut missing from centre stand but stand still secure

Rear tyre pressure very low (PRS)

Fail 24 Jan 2026 26,990 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Locking nut missing from centre stand but stand still secure

Rear tyre pressure very low (PRS)

Pass 24 Jan 2025 26,877 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 26,668 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 19,874 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 19,874 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 12,624 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 10,738 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 8,670 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa GT 200?

Based on 4,440 MOT tests across 435 vehicles.

85.2%
Pass Rate
1,491
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
435
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 143
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 46
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 38
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 29
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26
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FN53 APU is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 200 in Green with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 19,391 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 Piaggio Vespa GT 200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FN53 APU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa GT 200 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Piaggio Vespa GT 200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FN53 APU registered?

FN53 APU is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 200, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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