Piaggio 185794 Front Mudguard – Ape MP P501, P601, P601V and P400V (1978-1983)

The Piaggio 185794 front mudguard is the original plastic spare part for the front bodywork of 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 nose. This is the part for the large-capacity three-wheeled Ape, not the Ape 50.

✓ Strengths

• Original Piaggio spare part – OEM code 185794, not a reproduction
• One code for four models – P501, P601, P601V, and P400V share the same front mudguard
• Made of plastic – it does not rust, unlike the sheet metal reproductions seen on rebuilt vehicles
• Original shape and holes – it mounts onto the standard fixing points, with no drilling or modifications required
• Restoration part – finding the genuine Piaggio code, rather than an aftermarket alternative, on a forty-year-old Ape 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 the model and year and we will confirm the correct spare part for you.

Who it is perfect for

It is the part for those restoring an Ape P501 or P601 from the late seventies: the real work trucks, the 600 kg capacity ones, which are still found today on remaining farms and increasingly in restoration projects. The front mudguard carries the whole history of the vehicle – walls hit while maneuvering, trailers, forty years of exposure to the elements – and after such a long time it is either cracked, missing, or replaced with a sheet metal part that rusts after just two winters. Installing the original plastic piece finishes the nose as it came from the factory and will not rot again. On a conservative restoration, it is one of those details that is immediately noticeable.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

What material is it made of?
It is made of plastic, just like the original standard part. This is a clear advantage over the sheet metal reproductions circulating for these vehicles: it does not rust and does not require treatment.

Can I paint it?
Yes. If your Ape has a specific livery, the piece can be prepared and painted. Doing so before installation is much more convenient.

Are the screws included?
No, the package contains only 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 the better choice.

Is it an original Piaggio part or a reproduction?
It is an original Piaggio spare part, code 185794. Many reproduced mudguards circulate for vintage Apes that cite this code as a reference: this is the Piaggio piece, with the original shape and mounting points.