In general, Piaggio motorcycle can be identified from the following numbers :Location , Piaggio motorcycle identification number– stamped onto the frame– on the type plateEngine Number– on the engine block
Piaggio motorcycle vin :
Location of the Piaggio motorcycle VIN
1 | – in the helmet storage compartment (Lift up the saddle) – Vespa Motorcycle GT, Hexagon, X7, X8, X9, Beverly, Xevo, GP800
– in the storage space. (Lift up the rear lid) – MP3 motorcycle |
2 | – stamped onto the frame, underneath – NRG, ZIP, Runner, FLY |
3 | – stamped onto the frame, on the side – Free, Liberty, Stalker, Typhoon motorbike |
4 | – on the steering head – DNA |
– | beneath the right fairing on the Piaggio Ciao |
– | On the Vespa motorbike PX accessible when the engine cover has been removed |


(under the saddle, accessible after a plastic covering has been removed)







Piaggio motorcycle vin Lettering


On the second line the manufacturer’s symbol comes first, then the model designation, followed by the serial number of Piaggio motorcycle with a star at both ends:

On the second line the manufacturer’s symbol comes first, then the model designation, followed by the serial number with a star at both ends:

On the second line the manufacturer’s symbol comes first, then the model designation.
The on the third line the serial number with a star at both ends:
Breakdown of the Piaggio motorcycle vin with 17-characters
ZAP | C11
M11 |
1 | 1234567890 |
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
1 World Manufacturer Identifier Code (WMI)
2 Vehicle type code
C plus 2 numbers for 50 cc vehicles (not on Derbi vehicles)
M plus 2 numbers for vehicles >50 cc
3 Numerical. The number used depends on the fittings or engine performance
4 The number used depends on the fittings or engine performance
Breakdown of the 9 to 13-figure VIN
(older vehicles)
M7E3 | 111111111 |
1 | 2 |
1 | Model Codes |
2 | Serial number |
Model – Präfix VIN
Piaggio Motorbike Präfix Engine Code
Piaggio motorcycle Type Plate:
Piaggio Motorcycle type plates are actually stickers and will be destroyed during any attempt to remove them.
It contain topically:
The manufacturer’s name (currently PIAGGIO & C. S.P.A.“)
Type approval details
Ravi Piaggio 125 motorcycle Identification Number (VIN)
Noise limits in dB for a determined number of revs
Engine type
Colour code


Piaggio Engine Number:
Appearance of the Piaggio engine number
Example:
C373M
*48220* |
|
C373M | Engine type |
*48220* | Serial number |

Location of the Piaggio engine number
The Piaggio motorcycle engine number is always towards the rear of the engine and is clearly visible.
(Exception: Piaggio Ciao – on the right-hand side)

Barcode Strips
Piaggio motorcycle and Gilera put a barcode sticker on all vehicles near the steering tube. It is read off electronically during assembly and a VIN attributed to it.
Using this individual number the manufacturer can identify the VIN originally attributed to the vehicle.
Location of the barcode sticker in Piaggio motorcycle :
Visible once the front cladding has been removed