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

The Piaggio 185794 front mudguard is the original plastic replacement for the front bodywork of Ape MP three-wheeled vehicles from the late 1970s: P501, P601, P601V, and P400V, produced between 1978 and 1983. It covers the front wheel, retains water and mud, and restores the original front-end line. It is the part for the heavy-duty 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 – does not rust, unlike the sheet metal reproductions seen on reassembled vehicles
• Original shape and holes – mounts on standard attachment points, no drilling or adaptation required
• Restoration part – for a forty-year-old Ape, finding the original Piaggio code, and not an adaptable part, is not a given

Technical features

Vehicle compatibility

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

Recommended products

• Piaggio 184601 grey front mudguard – for the Ape P50 chassis TL3T (1980-1985)
• Piaggio 261360 grey front mudguard – for the Ape 50 FL, FL2, and FL3 Europa (1989-1999)
• Piaggio 565799 black front mudguard – for the Ape TM 703 petrol and diesel
• Fixing screws and brackets – not included: on the front of a forty-year-old Ape, these almost always need to be replaced

Who it's perfect for

This is the part for those restoring a late 1970s Ape P501 or P601: the real working three-wheeled vehicles, the six-quintal ones, still found today in surviving farms and increasingly in restorations. The front mudguard is what bears all the vehicle's history – the wall during maneuvering, the trailer, forty years of weather – and after so long, it's either cracked, gone, or replaced with a sheet metal piece that has already rusted after two winters. Putting the original plastic one back on closes the front end as it came from the factory and won't rot again. In a conservative restoration, it's one of those details that are instantly noticeable.

Frequently asked questions

Does it fit both the P501 and the 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; only the mechanics change.

Will it fit my Ape 50?
No. This is the mudguard for the Ape MP, the large three-wheeled vehicle. For the Ape P50, the code is 184601; for the Ape 50 FL/FL2/FL3, it's 261360; and for the Ape TM 703, it's 565799.

What material is it made of?
It is made of plastic, like the original equipment. This is a real advantage over the sheet metal reproductions circulating for these vehicles: it doesn't rust and doesn't need treatment.

Can I paint it?
Yes. If your Ape has a particular livery, the part can be prepared and painted. Doing it before assembly 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 for 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 185794. For vintage Apes, many reproduced mudguards circulate, citing this code as a reference: this is the Piaggio part, with the standard shape and attachment points.