{"product_id":"piaggio-1386172-serbatoio-carburante-vespa-50-s-special-125-primavera-et3","title":"Piaggio 1386172 Fuel Tank with Cap – Vespa 50 S, 50 Special, 125 Primavera and ET3","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePiaggio 1386172 fuel tank\u003c\/strong\u003e is the \u003cstrong\u003eblack painted steel sheet metal\u003c\/strong\u003e tank for \u003cstrong\u003eVespa small frame\u003c\/strong\u003e models: 50 S, 50 Special, 125 Primavera and ET3. It is an \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal Piaggio spare part\u003c\/strong\u003e and comes \u003cem\u003ewith the cap already fitted\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color:#666;\"\u003e(as observed from product photographs)\u003c\/span\u003e. On a vintage Vespa, the fuel tank is the first part to rust: it sits under the seat, collects moisture from both inside and out, and when it starts releasing rust, it repeatedly clogs the tap, filter, and carburetor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top:24px;\"\u003e✓ Strengths\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"line-height:1.8;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Piaggio spare part\u003c\/strong\u003e, catalog code 1386172 — same dimensions, same mounting points, and same bottom shape as the original equipment part\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCap already fitted\u003c\/strong\u003e: you don't have to retrieve the old one or buy it separately \u003cspan style=\"color:#666;\"\u003e(as observed from product photographs)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePainted black, inside and out\u003c\/strong\u003e: not raw sheet metal that needs treatment before mounting \u003cspan style=\"color:#666;\"\u003e(as observed from product photographs)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo longitudinal ribs stamped\u003c\/strong\u003e on the upper surface, just like the original: they stiffen the sheet metal and are a detail visible when the seat is raised \u003cspan style=\"color:#666;\"\u003e(as observed from product photographs)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounting holes at the corners already pre-drilled\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong\u003eshaped bottom\u003c\/strong\u003e to fit over the frame: mounts without adaptations \u003cspan style=\"color:#666;\"\u003e(as observed from product photographs)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eResolves at the root a problem that no additive truly solves: \u003cstrong\u003ean internally rusted tank continues to dirty the system\u003c\/strong\u003e even after cleaning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top:24px;\"\u003eTechnical Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;width:40%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal code\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e1386172\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatalog designation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eFUEL TANK\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003ePiaggio — original spare part\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eSteel sheet metal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eBlack paint\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCap\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded, already fitted\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReference frame\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eVespa small frame\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eUnder the seat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e1 piece\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003eNew\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#777;margin-top:12px;\"\u003eCharacteristics indicated as observed from photographs are derived from direct examination of the item in stock. Catalog data may be updated by Piaggio without prior notice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fff8e1;border-left:4px solid #f5a623;padding:16px;margin:24px 0;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ Important notes – read before ordering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:20px;line-height:1.8;\"\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe cap is included\u003c\/strong\u003e, but in the photographs, \u003cstrong\u003ethe fuel tap is not visible\u003c\/strong\u003e: consider it a separate spare part. If you also need it, \u003cstrong\u003econtact us for more information\u003c\/strong\u003e with your frame number\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eRetrieve or replace the tap gasket.\u003c\/strong\u003e Installing a new tank with a hardened old gasket is the quickest way to end up with a fuel leak under the seat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheck the frame number\u003c\/strong\u003e before ordering: small frame Vespas have tanks with different dimensions depending on the series. The number is stamped on the frame, in the compartment under the seat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBefore installing, check the fuel line and filter.\u003c\/strong\u003e If the old tank was rusted, the rust has also made its way there: reinstalling them dirty will clog the carburetor within a few kilometers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBe careful with the mounting holes\u003c\/strong\u003e when tightening: the sheet metal is thin, and overtightened screws will deform it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top:24px;\"\u003eVehicle Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#e63946;color:#fff;\"\u003e\n\n      \u003cth style=\"padding:10px;text-align:left;\"\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n      \u003cth style=\"padding:10px;text-align:left;\"\u003eFrame number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n      \u003cth style=\"padding:10px;text-align:left;\"\u003eEngine size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n      \u003cth style=\"padding:10px;text-align:left;\"\u003eYears\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eVespa 50 S\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eV5SA1T\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e50 cc\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e1963–1972\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eVespa 50 Special\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eV5A2T\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e50 cc\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e1969–1972\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eVespa 50 Special\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eV5B1T \/ V5B3T\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e50 cc\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e1972–1983\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eVespa 125 Primavera\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVMA1T \/ VMA2T\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e125 cc\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e1965–1983\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003eVespa 125 Primavera ET3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVMB1T\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003e125 cc\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003e1976–1990\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#777;margin-top:10px;\"\u003eCompatibility list from official Piaggio spare parts catalog. If your frame number is not in the table, \u003cstrong\u003econtact us for more information\u003c\/strong\u003e before ordering: we will verify it on the catalog for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:20px;\"\u003eReplacing the fuel tank is one of those jobs you put off until your Vespa breaks down for the third time with a clogged jet. A new tank solves the problem once and for all, instead of fighting it with washes and additives. We ship within 24\/48 hours from Cercola, packaged for a part weighing almost three kilos. If you have doubts about your frame number or also need the tap, \u003cstrong\u003econtact us for more information\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top:24px;\"\u003eWho it's perfect for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"line-height:1.8;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eAnyone with an \u003cstrong\u003einternally rusted tank\u003c\/strong\u003e who finds their carburetor dirty every two rides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eAnyone with a \u003cstrong\u003efuel leak\u003c\/strong\u003e from a weld or a corroded spot on the sheet metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eAnyone \u003cstrong\u003erestoring a Special, Primavera, or ET3\u003c\/strong\u003e and wants to start with a healthy tank instead of repairing the old one\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eAnyone who has tried \u003cstrong\u003ewashes, additives, and internal treatments\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the problem returned after a few months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorkshops and restorers\u003c\/strong\u003e who need to guarantee the catalog code to the customer, not an adaptable tank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#e8f5e9;border-left:4px solid #43a047;padding:16px;margin:24px 0;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🛡️ Warranty and Quality – Moon Bike S.r.l.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0;line-height:1.7;\"\u003eWe are an \u003cstrong\u003eauthorized Piaggio and Aprilia dealership\u003c\/strong\u003e in Cercola (NA). The tank you receive comes from the official Piaggio circuit, with catalog code 1386172, and is not an adaptable reproduction. For a fuel container, the quality of the sheet metal and welds is not a minor detail. 24-month legal warranty of conformity, tracked shipping, and telephone assistance from a real workshop, not a call center.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top:24px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the cap included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYes.\u003c\/strong\u003e The tank comes with the cap already fitted \u003cspan style=\"color:#666;\"\u003e(as observed from product photographs)\u003c\/span\u003e. This is a real saving: buying the cap separately is an extra expense, and often the old one has a dry gasket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat about the fuel tap?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is \u003cstrong\u003enot visible\u003c\/strong\u003e in the product photographs: consider it a separate spare part and do not count on it. Write to us with your frame number, and we'll tell you which tap is correct, so you can place a single order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it better to restore the old one or buy a new one?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt depends on its condition. If the rust is \u003cstrong\u003esuperficial\u003c\/strong\u003e, an internal treatment may suffice. If the bottom is \u003cstrong\u003epitted or leaking\u003c\/strong\u003e, or if you've already treated it and the problem returned, a new tank is the only definitive solution: thinned sheet metal cannot be reversed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it suitable for my Vespa 50 N, L, or R?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe table above is the official Piaggio catalog list for this code and includes \u003cstrong\u003e50 S, 50 Special, 125 Primavera, and ET3\u003c\/strong\u003e. Some retailers also associate the same tank with 50 N, L, R, and Vespa 90: \u003cstrong\u003econtact us for more information\u003c\/strong\u003e with the number stamped on your frame, and we will confirm it before your order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it already painted or does it need treatment before installation?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt comes \u003cstrong\u003ealready painted black\u003c\/strong\u003e. No treatment is needed: just install, connect, and fill. If the vehicle is parked for a long time, keep it full rather than empty — it's the humid air inside the tank that initiates rust, not the fuel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much does it weigh and how is it packaged?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt's a sheet metal part weighing almost \u003cstrong\u003ethree kilos\u003c\/strong\u003e, shipped in a box with edge protection. 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