Piaggio MP3 250

This has been the best bike that I have had and now with over 38,000 km's on it I can say that it has been a joy. It grips the road like it had fingers and is great on gas mileage. It does take super gas (94 octane) and that is pricey but overall it has cost me next to nothing over time. I had to replace a parking brake cable ($26 cost) but it was the $250 time bill that was a shock. I have added a larger windscreen with a special air scoop that gets rid of any fluttering effect. I was considering getting a 500 cc MP 3 but decide that I will just hang onto this little charmer until it dies. Best bang for the buck of any bike that I have owned.

I have owned my MP3 - 250 for just over 3 years now and apart from one battery failure it hasn't let me down. The battery failure was arguably my fault as I didn't use it for a 3 month period and had to charge it up just before taking it for its 1st MOT and the garage maintained they had to change the battery in order to pass the MOT. We have used this scooter almost exclusively with two people up and running at its max weight. We manage to get some 150+ miles per tank which is roughly 50mpg so cannot grumble. I'm sure solo you would get nearer the claimed 60+mpg I like the rear boot as this is much more useful than the current Yourban no booted version. I'm sure the uprated engine will be better however it appears from the brochure to produce the same power as the old 250.

Overall I've been very pleased with the MP3 and would recommend it to anyone that wants safety and stability. Downside - is very expensive to buy new but used values seem to hold well.

I have owned my 250 mp3 for 3 years now and it is my only form of transport and herein is the problem it is so unreliable. During the last year I have had to take the bus at least once a week in 18 of those weeks. I have had it serviced every 6 months but still it is in the garage at least once a month. I have spent £1500 in 12 months and the year before was no better. Batteries are lasting on average 6 months (yes the very reputable dealer has checked for faults). I have replaced the back disc (warped) the indicator toggle switched (failed), the suspension lock switch (failed), the seat sensor (failed), both front rims have corroded causing tyres to deflated. The exhaust bracket corroded, and the hand brake sticks on.

On the positive side I love the way it rides although the small wheels can get stuck in grooves in the road.

However my patience has finally snapped I got it back from the garage on Saturday for the battery to fail on Sunday (new in August).

I am off this weekend to buy something else (the dealers not so keen to take it in px)

I bought the MP3 250 from new as my first scooter over two years ago. It is used daily for a ten mile round-trip commute and has been trouble free other than the battery failing in the past week. It handles well and is a fun ride. The only sign of poor quality/wear has been that some screw heads were rusted over before the first service, but it is currently having its 10k service and I have yet to get the mechanic's report and bill.

I had hoped to use the MP3 as my main form of transport, but because it lacks the refinement and comfort of many two-wheeled maxi scooters, I have not been able. Although the under-seat storage is excellent, there are no other handy storage areas; there is no power point; the screen gives little protection in the cold and wet, and at 6'1" I find the riding position too cramped for long journeys (anything above 15 miles is a problem). A nice little scooter, but I would advise you sit on and look over something like a Suzuki Burgman before buying.

is the best 250 bike around, and all the laydis they love this bike, very sexi,very easy on the road,good in the cornes,i m happy two by this bike,i did have a x7 bike just for 8 month and wen i so the mp3 250 a feld in love again.

After many years of riding two wheelers, and having had a Piaggio X9 250 for 3 years I traded it in, last August, for the MP3. For sheer stability in crosswinds, and the joy of riding it around bends at speeds beyond which a 2 wheeler is capable, it cannot be bettered.It is a brilliant piece of engineering. On the downside, though,the quality of the materials leaves a lot to be desired. After only a few weeks the silencer,and some screws, started to rust.Now,I notice that there is some corrosion on the the front suspension. The standard windshield gives no protection in wet weather, so I bought a higher screen.The trip computer does not give the useful information that was on the X9. i.e. maximum speed and average speed. despite all that I have just completed a 10 week, 2000 mile tour on it, without any problems. It would have been good to have a built - in mobile phone charger, as there was on my X9.

I have my MP3 for 8 months now, so far is the best bike I ever had.It rides extremely smooth due to a well designed suspension. The sense of security is good, Piaggio states that from having 3 wheels it has a 30% more grip on the road, also it brakes like car.If you like to turn heads; this is the bike, there is not a single time I go out without someone asking about it, from children to old ladies.

I'm 64 years young and own a 2007 MP3 250. Great around town but even greater on the Turnpike. Unbelievable at 70+ mph. Fantastic on back roads with room to roam. Everybody looks. Topic of conversation at fuel and food stops. 60+ mpg.

You can't ask for anything more...

I recently took the mp3 250 out for a test ride just out of curiosity to see how a 3 wheeled bike would handle. Despite being quite a heavy machine it's still rather quick, reaching around 80-85mph. Cornering is hilarious with two front wheels; you can really throw it around and it just grips! The mp3 is also no wider than a normal two wheeled scooter so filtering is no problem. Putting both your feet up at traffic lights is interesting too. The only thing I didn't get a chance to try out is the under seat storage and the boot but its very big at over 60 litres.