Piaggio 183138R Front Mudguard – Ape MP P501, P601, P601V and P400V (1978-1983)

The Piaggio 183138R front mudguard is the original front bodywork spare part for Ape MP three-wheeled trucks from the late seventies: P501, P601, P601V, and P400V, produced between 1978 and 1983. It covers the front wheel, retains water and mud, and restores the original lines of the front end. This is the part for the heavy-duty three-wheeled Ape, not the Ape 50.

✓ Strengths

• Original Piaggio spare part – OEM code 183138R, not a reproduction
• One code for four models – P501, P601, P601V, and P400V share the same front mudguard
• Original shape and holes – mounts to the standard fixing points, no drilling or modifications required
• Affordable way to get original bodywork – the most economical way to restore the front end with a genuine Piaggio part
• Restoration piece – finding the Piaggio code on a forty-year-old Ape, rather than an adaptable part, is rare

Technical specifications

Vehicle compatibility

Compatibility from the official Piaggio spare parts catalog. If you have an Ape 50 or an Ape TM, the mudguard has a different code (see the box above): write to us with your model and year and we will confirm the correct spare part.

Who it is perfect for

This is the piece for those who are restoring a late-seventies Ape P501 or P601: the true workhorses, the ones found today on remaining farms and increasingly in restorations. The front mudguard is the part that carries all the vehicle's history – the walls hit during maneuvering, the trailer, forty years of weather – and after so much time it is either cracked, missing, or has been replaced with an adapted piece that is recognizable at a glance because it doesn't follow the curve of the wheel. With this code, the front end returns to its factory state for little cost, and it is one of those details that is immediately noticeable in a conservative restoration.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference compared to the 185794 mudguard?
There are two distinct Piaggio codes for the same group of vehicles, the Ape MP P501/P601/P601V/P400V. Before ordering, send us your chassis number or a photo of the removed mudguard: we will confirm it for you so you don't risk getting the wrong one.

Does it fit both the P501 and P601?
Yes. The same front mudguard covers the P501, P601, P601V, and P400V from the 1978-1983 period: the front bodywork is the same for the entire family; the mechanics differ.

Does it fit my Ape 50?
No. This is the mudguard for the Ape MP, the large truck. For the Ape P50 the code is 184601, for the Ape 50 FL/FL2/FL3 it is 261360, and for the Ape TM 703 it is 565799.

Can I paint it?
Yes. If your Ape has a specific paint scheme, the part can be prepared and painted. Doing so before mounting is much easier.

Are the screws included?
No, the package only contains the mudguard. Screws, brackets, and bolts must be salvaged from the old part or purchased separately – and on a forty-year-old vehicle, the latter is almost always recommended.

Is it original Piaggio or a reproduction?
It is an original Piaggio spare part, code 183138R. There are many reproduction mudguards for vintage Apes circulating that cite this code as a reference: this is the Piaggio piece, with the factory shape and fixing points.