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Motorbike Number Plates

When it comes to motorbike number plates, you need a plate that’s fully road-compliant, durable, and built to last. 

Whether you’re looking for a standard legal plate to keep your bike roadworthy or a custom show plate for events and garage displays, we’re your number #1 plate mate.

At Plate Mate, we make ordering your motorbike number plate quick and easy with our online motorbike plate builder. Choose from DVLA-compliant plates for everyday riding or custom designs to make your bike stand out from the crowd. 

Plus, since we’re based in Jersey (Channel Islands), we don’t require documentation for compliant road plates – just design, order, and ride!

Ready to create yours? Start designing today with our Motorbike Plate Builder.

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Motorbike Show Plates for Vintage Bikes, Decoration & More

If you’re looking for a personalised and unique plate for events, garage displays, or promotional purposes, a motorbike show plate is the perfect choice. Unlike road-legal plates, motorbike show plates can be designed any way you want!

With our motorbike show plate builder, you can:

  • Choose from a variety of fonts to match your style
  • Add custom badges, borders, and background colours
  • Create bespoke slogans or personal messages
  • Use text character manipulation to make numbers resemble letters (for example, if you want a ‘3’ to look like an ‘E’ or ‘12’ to resemble an ‘R’). Our design team can help with this.

Remember, our motorbike show plates are not road legal, but they are ideal for motorbike shows, photography, garage décor, and promotional branding. 

If you need something fully customised that you can’t create with our builder, speak to our design team and we’ll work with you to create your bike show plate. 

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Standard Motorbike Plates for Road Compliancy

If you’re riding on UK roads, your motorbike number plate must meet strict DVLA regulations. Failing to comply could lead to fines, MOT failures, and even legal trouble.

Our motorbike number plates start from just £14.99 per plate and fully meet BS AU 145e standards, ensuring they are:

  • Correctly sized – Standard UK motorbike plates must be at least 9 x 7 inches, or 228 mm x 178 mm
  • Legal font and spacing – Uses the mandatory Charles Wright font with the correct letter sizing and spacing
  • Highly reflective – Ensures maximum visibility in all conditions
  • Includes legal markings – Supplier details and British Standard number for compliance

Unlike standard vehicles, motorbikes are only required to have a rear plate, front plates are no longer legally needed.

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Motorbike Plates to Fit all Models and Sizes

There’s a lot of bikes out there, how do you know which plate will suit, let alone fit yours?

 

Different Motorbike Types and Plate Options

No matter what you ride, we have a number plate to fit any motorbike. From sports bikes to cruisers, mopeds to touring motorcycles, we provide plates in various legal sizes and custom options to match your bike’s look and style. Some of the most common bike types and options include:

Standard Motorbikes (Sports, Adventure and Touring) 

The most common motorcycles on UK roads, requiring legal-sized plates that meet DVLA regulations.

 

Cruisers and Custom Bikes

Often fitted with slightly larger plates to match their wide, low-profile build.

 

Mopeds and Scooters 

Typically use smaller, compact plates, ensuring a neat fit while remaining fully legal.

 

Dirt Bikes and Off-Road Motorcycles 

Off-road bikes don’t require number plates for private land use, but if road-registered, they must have legal rear plates.

 

Classic and Vintage Motorbikes

Riders can opt for custom show plates for display purposes or legally compliant plates that maintain a period-correct look.

We offer multiple size options to match your bike’s shape and mounting position – and we’ll make sure it’s a perfect fit without compromising style or road legality!

 

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Buy Your Motorbike Plates Today

Whether it’s for the road or for show, getting the right motorbike number plate is essential. A road-compliant plate keeps you road-legal and avoids fines, while a custom show plate lets you personalise your bike for display or events (but don’t mix them up)!

At Plate Mate, we offer high-quality, road-compliant motorbike plates that meet UK regulations, along with fully customisable show plates for off-road use. Our easy-to-use Plate Builder lets you choose from different sizes, fonts, borders, and badges, ensuring you get the perfect plate for your ride.

With Express 1-Day UK Delivery available, you can get your plate fast and easy. Plus, if you’re ordering a show plate, you won’t need to provide any documentation, just design and order!

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FAQs

 

What size does my motorbike number plate need to be?

Motorbike number plates must be at least 9 inches (228mm) wide by 7 inches (178mm) high, with characters 64mm tall and 44mm wide). They must also follow DVLA font and spacing regulations.

 

What happens if I ride with an illegal number plate?

If your plate doesn’t meet legal requirements, you risk:

  • A £100 fine
  • Your bike failing its MOT
  • Potential issues with ANPR cameras and law enforcement

Don’t run the risk! When you buy with Plate Mate, you can ride with style and confidence knowing our plates are road-compliant.

 

Do you offer motorbike plates for mopeds and scooters?

Yes! Our plates fit all types of bikes, including mopeds, scooters, sports bikes, cruisers, and touring motorcycles.

 

Are motorcycle number plates different from car plates?

Yes, motorbike plates are smaller than car plates and only require a rear plate, whereas cars need both front and rear plates. If you buy a car plate for a motorbike or vice versa, it will not be road-compliant.

 

Can I get a smaller motorbike plate for a cleaner look?

Legally, no. The DVLA requires plates to meet minimum size and character regulations. However, for off-road or show use, you can certainly use a smaller plate.

 

Can I have a different font or spacing on my motorbike plate?

No, UK road-legal plates must use the standard Charles Wright font with legal spacing. Any variation would make the plate illegal for road use. For show plates, you can customise font, spacing, and styling any way you want.

 

Can I have a 3D or 4D motorbike number plate?

Yes, 3D and 4D gel or acrylic lettering is allowed as long as it meets BS AU 145e regulations and maintains proper spacing and reflectivity.

 

Are tinted motorbike plates legal?

Unfortunately, no they aren’t. Tinted or darkened plates are illegal on UK roads. Plates must have a clear, yellow reflective background to remain compliant.

 

Do I need to supply any documentation to buy motorbike plates?

If you’re ordering from Plate Mate, you don’t need to provide documentation when buying your motorbike number plate. This is because we’re based in Jersey (Channel Islands), allowing us to supply plates without the need for documentation. 

This makes the process much simpler compared to UK mainland requirements, where buyers must provide proof of ID and vehicle ownership.

 

Do you do other motorbike plate sizes?

We do! We offer a wide range of moto plate sizes to suit almost any motorbike. While the standard moto plate size is 228mm x 178mm, we also offer the following sizes for small motorbikes: 

  • 7.5 x 6 inches
  • 6.5 x 6.5 inches
  • 6 x 4 inches
  • 7.5 x 6.5 inches
  • 7 x 5 inches
  • 7 x 5.5 inches
  • 8 x 2 inches
  • 8 x 6 inches
  • 9 x 2 inches
  • 9 x 3 inches
  • 9 x 7 inches
  • 7 x 4.25 inches
  • 7.25 x 4.25 inches
  • 7 x 6 inches