Is a Piaggio MP3 classed as a trike?

Three-wheel scooters, though sharing most characteristics with maxi-scooters, are actually classed as a trike and therefore allowed to be ridden on a car licence. While legally MP3s can be ridden on a car licence, very few brokers offer this.

Do you need a CBT to ride a Piaggio MP3?

Piaggio MP3s for sale But this one can be ridden with no bike training because it’s the same as a three-wheeled car in the eyes of the law, a trick Piaggio has managed by moving the front wheels further apart and adding a footbrake.

Can I ride a Piaggio MP3 on a car Licence?

Characteristics which allow the Piaggio MP3 LT, in the 300 and 500 cc engine capacities, to be ridden at any age as long as the rider is a normal car driver’s licence holder (Class B)*.

What is the most reliable maxi scooter?

Top 10 Maxi Scooters

• Suzuki Burgman 650.
• Honda Integra 750.
• Yamaha TMAX.
• Kymco AK550.
• Peugeot Satelis 400.
• BMW C650 GT.
• BMW C400 X.
• Suzuki Burgman 400.

Can you carry a passenger on a Piaggio MP3?

Oh, and by all means take a friend – there’s loads of room for a pillion and there are grab handles at the rear of the seat. Again, no additional qualification is required to carry a passenger, as long as you have that car licence and are over 21 years old.

Can I ride a three-wheel scooter on a car licence?

Yamaha Tricity 300: a three-wheel scooter you can ride on a car driving licence. Yamaha’s new-for-2020 Tricity 300 is one of just a few ‘motorbikes’ eligible to be ridden (or should that be driven?) on a car driving licence, with no further training required.

Can I drive a 3 wheeler on a car licence?

1: you no longer need a car licence to drive/ride a three-wheeler, you need a motorcycle licence. Able-bodied provisional licence holders who wish to ride motor tricycles will have to pass CBT and practical tests on a two wheeled motorcycle A1 or A without a sidecar.

Can I ride a trike on a car licence UK?

Provisional category B car licences and provisional category A licences now only cover you to ride motor tricycles if you have a physical disability. You can drive a motor tricycle of any power rating if both of the following are true: you’re over 21. you have a full car driving licence.

Do you need to wear a helmet on a 3 wheel scooter?

Do I need a helmet on a trike? Helmets are only compulsory for motorcycles, not Trikes. However, it is highly recommended that you wear a helmet to protect your head in the event of an accident. It also protects you from the elements and debris getting flicked up by other road users.

How fast does a Piaggio MP3 go?

With a top speed of 100mph it is more than capable of cruising at 70mph but the wider engine means sacrificing some ground clearance, impeding the machine’s handling. In 2009, the 400ie (fuel injected) and 400 LT (large tread) models were released.

Are maxi scooters any good?

Maxi scooters are becoming increasingly popular and we’re not surprised! With their added stability, luxurious edge, and performance similar to that of a motorcycle, they are a great option for commuting, relaxing, and touring.

What is the best selling scooter in the world?

Honda Activa scooter topped the list with sales of 1,09,678 units in April 21, a de-growth of 4.43 percent over 1,14,757 units sold in March 21.

Why buy a Piaggio MP3 scooter with twin front wheels?

Another benefit of the twin front wheel set-up of these MP3 models is the superb ride quality they impart. Where other scooters can be wrong-footed by ruts and ridges, the Piaggio pair glide along. It’s another area where these scooters hold far more appeal for car-driving converts.

Is the MP3 a good scooter to buy?

Still, the twist-and-go throttle makes the MP3 as easy as any scooter to get moving and the single cylinder engine is refined and free from vibration. That’s just as well as you have to work it harder than many of its rivals to overcome the weight added by that extra front wheel.

When did the Piaggio MP3 first come out?

Piaggio released the first MP3 models in 2006 with a 125 and 250 version, and followed this in 2007 with a 400. MCN first tested the 250 version in 2007, with Senior Road Tester, Adam Child saying: “Adding a second [front] wheel hasn’t given the Piaggio MP3 amazing corner speed, but the feeling of security is unparalleled.

What makes the Piaggio MP3 different to the Yamaha Niken?

Unlike the Yamaha Niken three-wheeler released in 2018, the Piaggio MP3 can lock its suspension at low speeds, allowing it to be free-standing. It was introduced to attract car drivers who wanted the freedom and practicality of a moped or scooter with less of the perceived risk inherent to life on two wheels.