2015Piaggio MP3 500
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The 2015 Piaggio MP3 500 is Piaggio's large tilting three-wheel scooter, powered by a 493cc single. It has a 790 mm seat, a 244 kg dry weight and a 12-litre tank, and suits riders who want extra front-end security.
- Capacity
- 492.7 ccm
- Engine
- Single, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- Not on record
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- 244.0 kg
- Seat height
- 790 mm
- Power
- Not on record
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How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built primarily as a comfortable, stable urban and commuter machine that also copes well with longer paved rides.
- Built for
- A practical, confidence-inspiring machine that leans into corners like a motorcycle but grips like a car thanks to its patented tilting twin front wheel design.
- Not ideal for
- Not suited for off-road use, high-speed track riding, or anyone seeking a lightweight, sporty performance experience.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
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Bike Reliability score, safety recalls and owner complaintsBike Reliability
How the score works →The 2015 Piaggio MP3 500 passed its annual roadworthiness test first time 87.9% of the time, 5.6 points above expected for bikes of the same age and mileage. That beats 74% of models.
All years of this model: 75 / 100 (good) from 399 tests.
All years of this model.
| # | Model (all years) | Score | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vespa GTS 300 | 96 Excellent | 1,548 |
| 2 | Honda SH300I | 80 Excellent | 883 |
| 3 | Gilera Fuoco 500IE | 76 Good | 158 |
| 4 | Piaggio MP3 500 | 75 Good | 399 |
| 5 | Vespa GTV 300 | 68 Good | 642 |
| 6 | Piaggio MP3 400 | 66 Good | 1,492 |
Rivals are the most-viewed bikes on MotorcycleDB in the same category and engine size, from within three years of this model.
From British annual roadworthiness tests, 2005-2025. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (DVSA MOT test data, Great Britain). How Bike Reliability works.
Engine
- Capacity
- 492.7 ccm
- Engine type
- Single, four-stroke
- Bore x stroke
- 94.0 x 71.0 mm
- Compression
- 11.0:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
Transmission
- Transmission type
- Automatic
- Final drive
- Belt
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1549 mm
- Overall length
- 2160 mm
- Overall height
- 1350 mm
- Seat height
- 790 mm
- Dry weight
- 244.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 12.00 litres
Chassis & suspension
- Front wheel travel
- 85 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 110 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes diameter
- 240 mm
- Rear brakes diameter
- 240 mm
- Rear tyre
- 140/70-14
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 2010 | 2011 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 493 cc | 493 cc | 500 cc | 493 cc | 493 cc |
| Dry weight | — | — | 244 kg | 244 kg | 244 kg |
| Seat height | 785 mm | 785 mm | 785 mm | 790 mm | 790 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 12 L | 12 L | 12.1 L | 12 L | 12 L |
| Bike Reliability ⓘ | Too few tests | Too few tests | Too few tests | Too few tests | 74 Good |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the Piaggio MP3 500?
The 2015 Piaggio MP3 500 has a Capacity of 492.7 ccm (30.07 cubic inches).
How much does the Piaggio MP3 500 weigh?
The 2015 Piaggio MP3 500 has a Dry weight of 244.0 kg (537.9 pounds).
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