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Piaggio · Overhead-cam four-stroke single, wet sump, separate gearbox oil, CVT belt drive

MP3 400

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Piaggio MP3 400ie Owner's Manual (Ed. 2), Scheduled maintenance table pp.92-96 (manualsdir)

Factory source. Covers Piaggio MP3 400ie owner's manual, Ed. 2 (no year printed in the pages read); later MP3 400 versions may differ.

68 items for a 2009 model, grouped by interval the way a factory chart is laid out.

How this bike is built (what the schedule is based on)

Engine cycle: Four-stroke
Engine lubrication: Wet sump (oil in crankcase)
Oil filtration: Replaceable cartridge or spin-on filter
Valve gear: Overhead cam, screw/locknut adjusters
Ignition: Electronic (CDI / transistor / ECU)
Charging: Alternator / stator with rectifier
Battery: Wet cell (flooded lead-acid, needs topping up)
Fuel system: Fuel injection
Cooling: Liquid cooled
Primary drive: Gear or chain inside engine, shares engine oil
Gearbox oil: Separate gearbox oil
Clutch control: Automatic or semi-automatic
Final drive: Belt CVT, scooter automatic
Front suspension: Telescopic fork
Rear suspension: Swingarm, twin shocks
Front brake: Disc, hydraulic
Rear brake: Disc, hydraulic
Wheels: Cast / alloy, tubeless
Sidecar: No sidecar

Maintenance schedule

2009 Piaggio MP3 400

On the road: every 300 km

1 item

Check engine oil level

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline

Each fuel stop on old machines. Dry sump: check the tank hot, engine idling or just stopped, per your manual.

On the road: every 500 km

2 items

Check lights, horn, brake light switches

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline
Check tire pressures

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline

On the road: every 800 km

1 item

Check coolant level

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline

Every 1,600 km or 6 months

1 item

Inspect tire tread, sidewalls and date codes

Wheels and tires

Guideline

Every 5,000 km or 12 months

8 items

Check throttle cable(s) free play and return

Fuel and air

Guideline
Adjust automatic / semi-automatic clutch

Primary and gearbox

Guideline
Check steering head bearing adjustment

Front end

Guideline
Inspect fork seals, stanchions and fork boots

Front end

Guideline
Check footrests, pegs, rear brake and gear lever pivots

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Grease and check center / side stand and springs

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Check brake pads and discs

Brakes

Guideline
Check wheel bearings for play

Wheels and tires

Guideline

Every 5,000 km

3 items

Center stand (lubricate)

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Factory: Scheduled maintenance table (Piaggio MP3 400ie owner's manual, Ed. 2, chapter 6 programd maintenance, printed pp.92-96, via manualsdir): every 5,000 km. Service lists as printed: after 1,000 km; after 5,000, 25,000, 35,000, 55,000 and 65,000 km; after 10,000, 50,000 and 70,000 km; after 15,000, 45,000 and 75,000 km; after 20,000, 40,000, 60,000 and 80,000 km; 30,000 km; every 2 years. All scheduled services must be carried out at the specified times even if the mileage has not been reached. No model year printed.
Brake pads (check condition and wear)

Brakes

Factory

Factory: Scheduled maintenance table (Piaggio MP3 400ie owner's manual, Ed. 2, chapter 6 programd maintenance, printed pp.92-96, via manualsdir): every 5,000 km. Service lists as printed: after 1,000 km; after 5,000, 25,000, 35,000, 55,000 and 65,000 km; after 10,000, 50,000 and 70,000 km; after 15,000, 45,000 and 75,000 km; after 20,000, 40,000, 60,000 and 80,000 km; 30,000 km; every 2 years. All scheduled services must be carried out at the specified times even if the mileage has not been reached. No model year printed.
Parking control unit software upgrade (if available)

Controls and cables

Factory

Factory: Scheduled maintenance table (Piaggio MP3 400ie owner's manual, Ed. 2, chapter 6 programd maintenance, printed pp.92-96, via manualsdir): at every scheduled service. Service lists as printed: after 1,000 km; after 5,000, 25,000, 35,000, 55,000 and 65,000 km; after 10,000, 50,000 and 70,000 km; after 15,000, 45,000 and 75,000 km; after 20,000, 40,000, 60,000 and 80,000 km; 30,000 km; every 2 years. All scheduled services must be carried out at the specified times even if the mileage has not been reached. No model year printed.

Every 6,500 km or 12 months

2 items

Inspect, clean and gap spark plugs

Engine

Guideline
Inspect CVT drive belt, rollers / sliders and clutch shoes

Final drive

Guideline

Typical scooter interval. Your owner's manual figure governs; check belt width against the service limit.

Every 8,000 km or 12 months

2 items

Change engine oil

Engine

Guideline

Pre-1970 machines: many owners run non-detergent or classic-spec oil with no filter, so short intervals matter. Dry sump: drain the tank and the crankcase/sump, flush the tank and clean the feed and return screens.
Replace oil filter

Engine

Guideline

Every 9,500 km or 12 months

7 items

Inspect coolant hoses and clamps

Engine

Guideline
Clean / inspect air filter

Fuel and air

Guideline

Mesh or oiled foam: clean and re-oil. Paper: blow out or replace. Some very early machines have no filter at all.
Check charging voltage and regulator / cut-out

Ignition and electrics

Guideline
Check swingarm bushes for play

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Inspect rear shocks for leaks and damping

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Lubricate control cables and lever pivots

Controls and cables

Guideline
Lubricate speedometer / tachometer cables, check drive

Controls and cables

Guideline

A dry speedo cable whips the needle and eventually kills the instrument.

Every 10,000 km

14 items

Driving belt (replace)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Scheduled maintenance table (Piaggio MP3 400ie owner's manual, Ed. 2, chapter 6 programd maintenance, printed pp.92-96, via manualsdir): every 10,000 km. Service lists as printed: after 1,000 km; after 5,000, 25,000, 35,000, 55,000 and 65,000 km; after 10,000, 50,000 and 70,000 km; after 15,000, 45,000 and 75,000 km; after 20,000, 40,000, 60,000 and 80,000 km; 30,000 km; every 2 years. All scheduled services must be carried out at the specified times even if the mileage has not been reached. No model year printed.
Engine oil (change)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Scheduled maintenance table (Piaggio MP3 400ie owner's manual, Ed. 2, chapter 6 programd maintenance, printed pp.92-96, via manualsdir): at 1,000 km, then every 10,000 km; check level and top up at the 5,000 km services between. Service lists as printed: after 1,000 km; after 5,000, 25,000, 35,000, 55,000 and 65,000 km; after 10,000, 50,000 and 70,000 km; after 15,000, 45,000 and 75,000 km; after 20,000, 40,000, 60,000 and 80,000 km; 30,000 km; every 2 years. All scheduled services must be carried out at the specified times even if the mileage has not been reached. No model year printed.
Safety locks (check)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Scheduled maintenance table (Piaggio MP3 400ie owner's manual, Ed. 2, chapter 6 programd maintenance, printed pp.92-96, via manualsdir): at 1,000 km, then every 10,000 km. Service lists as printed: after 1,000 km; after 5,000, 25,000, 35,000, 55,000 and 65,000 km; after 10,000, 50,000 and 70,000 km; after 15,000, 45,000 and 75,000 km; after 20,000, 40,000, 60,000 and 80,000 km; 30,000 km; every 2 years. All scheduled services must be carried out at the specified times even if the mileage has not been reached. No model year printed.
Sliding blocks / variable speed rollers (change)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Scheduled maintenance table (Piaggio MP3 400ie owner's manual, Ed. 2, chapter 6 programd maintenance, printed pp.92-96, via manualsdir): every 10,000 km. Service lists as printed: after 1,000 km; after 5,000, 25,000, 35,000, 55,000 and 65,000 km; after 10,000, 50,000 and 70,000 km; after 15,000, 45,000 and 75,000 km; after 20,000, 40,000, 60,000 and 80,000 km; 30,000 km; every 2 years. All scheduled services must be carried out at the specified times even if the mileage has not been reached. No model year printed.
Spark plugs (replace)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Scheduled maintenance table (Piaggio MP3 400ie owner's manual, Ed. 2, chapter 6 programd maintenance, printed pp.92-96, via manualsdir): every 10,000 km. Service lists as printed: after 1,000 km; after 5,000, 25,000, 35,000, 55,000 and 65,000 km; after 10,000, 50,000 and 70,000 km; after 15,000, 45,000 and 75,000 km; after 20,000, 40,000, 60,000 and 80,000 km; 30,000 km; every 2 years. All scheduled services must be carried out at the specified times even if the mileage has not been reached. No model year printed.
Suspensions (check)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Scheduled maintenance table (Piaggio MP3 400ie owner's manual, Ed. 2, chapter 6 programd maintenance, printed pp.92-96, via manualsdir): every 10,000 km. Service lists as printed: after 1,000 km; after 5,000, 25,000, 35,000, 55,000 and 65,000 km; after 10,000, 50,000 and 70,000 km; after 15,000, 45,000 and 75,000 km; after 20,000, 40,000, 60,000 and 80,000 km; 30,000 km; every 2 years. All scheduled services must be carried out at the specified times even if the mileage has not been reached. No model year printed.
Air filter (clean)

Fuel and air

Factory

Factory: Scheduled maintenance table (Piaggio MP3 400ie owner's manual, Ed. 2, chapter 6 programd maintenance, printed pp.92-96, via manualsdir): every 10,000 km (check at 20,000 km services). Service lists as printed: after 1,000 km; after 5,000, 25,000, 35,000, 55,000 and 65,000 km; after 10,000, 50,000 and 70,000 km; after 15,000, 45,000 and 75,000 km; after 20,000, 40,000, 60,000 and 80,000 km; 30,000 km; every 2 years. All scheduled services must be carried out at the specified times even if the mileage has not been reached. No model year printed.
Electrical system and battery (check)

Ignition and electrics

Factory

Factory: Scheduled maintenance table (Piaggio MP3 400ie owner's manual, Ed. 2, chapter 6 programd maintenance, printed pp.92-96, via manualsdir): at 1,000 km, then every 10,000 km. Service lists as printed: after 1,000 km; after 5,000, 25,000, 35,000, 55,000 and 65,000 km; after 10,000, 50,000 and 70,000 km; after 15,000, 45,000 and 75,000 km; after 20,000, 40,000, 60,000 and 80,000 km; 30,000 km; every 2 years. All scheduled services must be carried out at the specified times even if the mileage has not been reached. No model year printed.
Steering (check)

Front end

Factory

Factory: Scheduled maintenance table (Piaggio MP3 400ie owner's manual, Ed. 2, chapter 6 programd maintenance, printed pp.92-96, via manualsdir): at 1,000 km, then every 10,000 km. Service lists as printed: after 1,000 km; after 5,000, 25,000, 35,000, 55,000 and 65,000 km; after 10,000, 50,000 and 70,000 km; after 15,000, 45,000 and 75,000 km; after 20,000, 40,000, 60,000 and 80,000 km; 30,000 km; every 2 years. All scheduled services must be carried out at the specified times even if the mileage has not been reached. No model year printed.
Coolant level and brake fluid level (check)

Brakes

Factory

Factory: Scheduled maintenance table (Piaggio MP3 400ie owner's manual, Ed. 2, chapter 6 programd maintenance, printed pp.92-96, via manualsdir): at 1,000 km, then every 10,000 km. Service lists as printed: after 1,000 km; after 5,000, 25,000, 35,000, 55,000 and 65,000 km; after 10,000, 50,000 and 70,000 km; after 15,000, 45,000 and 75,000 km; after 20,000, 40,000, 60,000 and 80,000 km; 30,000 km; every 2 years. All scheduled services must be carried out at the specified times even if the mileage has not been reached. No model year printed.
Vehicle and brake road test

Brakes

Factory

Factory: Scheduled maintenance table (Piaggio MP3 400ie owner's manual, Ed. 2, chapter 6 programd maintenance, printed pp.92-96, via manualsdir): at 1,000 km, then every 10,000 km. Service lists as printed: after 1,000 km; after 5,000, 25,000, 35,000, 55,000 and 65,000 km; after 10,000, 50,000 and 70,000 km; after 15,000, 45,000 and 75,000 km; after 20,000, 40,000, 60,000 and 80,000 km; 30,000 km; every 2 years. All scheduled services must be carried out at the specified times even if the mileage has not been reached. No model year printed.
Tire pressure and wear (check)

Wheels and tires

Factory

Factory: Scheduled maintenance table (Piaggio MP3 400ie owner's manual, Ed. 2, chapter 6 programd maintenance, printed pp.92-96, via manualsdir): at 1,000 km, then every 10,000 km. Service lists as printed: after 1,000 km; after 5,000, 25,000, 35,000, 55,000 and 65,000 km; after 10,000, 50,000 and 70,000 km; after 15,000, 45,000 and 75,000 km; after 20,000, 40,000, 60,000 and 80,000 km; 30,000 km; every 2 years. All scheduled services must be carried out at the specified times even if the mileage has not been reached. No model year printed.
Throttle lever (adjust)

Controls and cables

Factory

Factory: Scheduled maintenance table (Piaggio MP3 400ie owner's manual, Ed. 2, chapter 6 programd maintenance, printed pp.92-96, via manualsdir): at 1,000 km, then every 10,000 km. Service lists as printed: after 1,000 km; after 5,000, 25,000, 35,000, 55,000 and 65,000 km; after 10,000, 50,000 and 70,000 km; after 15,000, 45,000 and 75,000 km; after 20,000, 40,000, 60,000 and 80,000 km; 30,000 km; every 2 years. All scheduled services must be carried out at the specified times even if the mileage has not been reached. No model year printed.
Tilt locking gripper control cable (adjust)

Controls and cables

Factory

Factory: Scheduled maintenance table (Piaggio MP3 400ie owner's manual, Ed. 2, chapter 6 programd maintenance, printed pp.92-96, via manualsdir): every 10,000 km. Service lists as printed: after 1,000 km; after 5,000, 25,000, 35,000, 55,000 and 65,000 km; after 10,000, 50,000 and 70,000 km; after 15,000, 45,000 and 75,000 km; after 20,000, 40,000, 60,000 and 80,000 km; 30,000 km; every 2 years. All scheduled services must be carried out at the specified times even if the mileage has not been reached. No model year printed.

Every 13,000 km or 2 years

1 item

Check and adjust valve clearances

Engine

Guideline

Every 16,000 km or 2 years

2 items

Compression test (or leak-down)

Engine

Guideline
Change gearbox oil

Primary and gearbox

Guideline

Every 19,500 km or 2 years

3 items

Replace air filter element

Fuel and air

Guideline
Synchronize throttle bodies

Fuel and air

Guideline
Grease swingarm pivot

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline

Every 19,500 km or 3 years

1 item

Replace CVT drive belt

Final drive

Guideline

Typical scooter interval, or sooner if the belt is cracked, glazed or below its width limit.

Every 20,000 km

2 items

Hub oil (change)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Scheduled maintenance table (Piaggio MP3 400ie owner's manual, Ed. 2, chapter 6 programd maintenance, printed pp.92-96, via manualsdir): at 1,000 km, then every 20,000 km; check at the 10,000 km services between. Service lists as printed: after 1,000 km; after 5,000, 25,000, 35,000, 55,000 and 65,000 km; after 10,000, 50,000 and 70,000 km; after 15,000, 45,000 and 75,000 km; after 20,000, 40,000, 60,000 and 80,000 km; 30,000 km; every 2 years. All scheduled services must be carried out at the specified times even if the mileage has not been reached. No model year printed.
Valve clearance (check)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Scheduled maintenance table (Piaggio MP3 400ie owner's manual, Ed. 2, chapter 6 programd maintenance, printed pp.92-96, via manualsdir): every 20,000 km. Service lists as printed: after 1,000 km; after 5,000, 25,000, 35,000, 55,000 and 65,000 km; after 10,000, 50,000 and 70,000 km; after 15,000, 45,000 and 75,000 km; after 20,000, 40,000, 60,000 and 80,000 km; 30,000 km; every 2 years. All scheduled services must be carried out at the specified times even if the mileage has not been reached. No model year printed.

Every 24,000 km or 3 years

1 item

Change fork oil

Front end

Guideline

Some early telescopic forks are grease filled or use very small oil quantities. Check your manual.

Every 25,500 km or 4 years

1 item

Replace spark plugs

Engine

Guideline

Every 32,000 km or 4 years

2 items

Repack / replace steering head bearings

Front end

Guideline

Many old machines use loose balls in cups and cones. Taper roller conversions are common.
Repack / replace wheel bearings

Wheels and tires

Guideline

Cup-and-cone and taper roller hubs need periodic repacking and adjustment.

Every 38,500 km or 4 years

1 item

Replace fuel filter

Fuel and air

Guideline

Every 40,000 km or 6 years

1 item

Replace swingarm bushes / bearings

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline

Every 48,500 km or 6 years

1 item

Rebuild forks: seals, bushes, springs

Front end

Guideline

Every 6 months

1 item

Clean battery terminals, check charge and strap

Ignition and electrics

Guideline

Every 2 years

6 items

Coolant (change)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Scheduled maintenance table (Piaggio MP3 400ie owner's manual, Ed. 2, chapter 6 programd maintenance, printed pp.92-96, via manualsdir): every 2 years. Service lists as printed: after 1,000 km; after 5,000, 25,000, 35,000, 55,000 and 65,000 km; after 10,000, 50,000 and 70,000 km; after 15,000, 45,000 and 75,000 km; after 20,000, 40,000, 60,000 and 80,000 km; 30,000 km; every 2 years. All scheduled services must be carried out at the specified times even if the mileage has not been reached. No model year printed.
Replace coolant

Engine

Guideline
Inspect wiring, bullet connectors and ground points

Ignition and electrics

Guideline
Inspect frame, welds and lugs for cracks

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Brake fluid (change)

Brakes

Factory

Factory: Scheduled maintenance table (Piaggio MP3 400ie owner's manual, Ed. 2, chapter 6 programd maintenance, printed pp.92-96, via manualsdir): every 2 years. Service lists as printed: after 1,000 km; after 5,000, 25,000, 35,000, 55,000 and 65,000 km; after 10,000, 50,000 and 70,000 km; after 15,000, 45,000 and 75,000 km; after 20,000, 40,000, 60,000 and 80,000 km; 30,000 km; every 2 years. All scheduled services must be carried out at the specified times even if the mileage has not been reached. No model year printed.
Replace brake fluid

Brakes

Guideline

Every 4 years

3 items

Replace fuel lines

Fuel and air

Guideline

Old rubber and modern ethanol fuel do not mix well.
Inspect brake hoses; replace old rubber

Brakes

Guideline
Rebuild calipers and master cylinders (seals)

Brakes

Guideline

Every 6 years

1 item

Replace tires on age (regardless of tread)

Wheels and tires

Guideline

Guideline lines: Intervals here are general guidelines for the machine's era and layout, compiled for this app. They are not factory manual figures. Check your workshop manual, and edit any interval in the bike's Schedule tab.