According to the statistical report of the Department for Transport for the year 2020, motorcycles made up about 1.3% of all registered vehicles in the United Kingdom. By the end of 2020, there were a total of 38.6 million registered vehicles in the UK, which translates to just 501,000 licensed motorcycles at that time.
However, despite the relatively small number of motorcycles compared to other registered vehicles, it could be argued that a higher percentage of motorcycle owners enjoy customising their cherished bikes when compared to owners of other vehicle types. Typically, the first modification they make is to change the number plate.
Custom 4D Number Plates for Motorcycles
NPC is a leading provider of personalised number plates for motorcycles. Here, we can create compact motorcycle plates in various styles, including 4D acrylic and 3D gel. 4D number plates for motorcycles have been gaining popularity over the past few years and appear to be on the rise. In the past, riders would usually opt for a standard printed number plate, often in a smaller “motorcycle show plate” format, such as 6×4, 7×5, or 8×6, which are not road legal and can result in a £100 fine.
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Road Legal Motorcycle Number Plates
It’s important to note that a smaller number plate can be entirely road legal, depending on the registration number. NPC utilises laser cutting technology and has carefully examined the regulations to determine the smallest legal sizes for motorcycle plates. Additionally, 3D motorcycle number plates are also fully road legal, provided that the 3D characters are exclusively black and the correct spacing, margins, and legal markings are adhered to. It was confirmed that 3D gel and 4D acrylic number plates would be road legal in September 2021. Furthermore, it’s worth mentioning that 3D gel and 4D acrylic number plates are fully compliant with MOT regulations.
Pricing for 4D Motorcycle Number Plates
At NPC, we typically sell 3D motorcycle number plates for £34.99. This price includes the smallest legal size to fit your registration and also includes a declaration of legality, which can be shown if you ever need to prove to authorities or a garage that your number plate is road legal.
We offer different sizes:
1. A 5 – or 6-character plate, measuring 174mm wide by 164mm high, which is approximately 6.8 inches by 6.5 inches.
2. A 7-character plate, including a number 1, measuring 194mm wide by 164mm high, which is roughly 7.8 inches by 6.5 inches. This size is suitable for registrations like AB17 ABC instead of AB67 ABC.
3. A 7-character plate, measuring 228mm wide by 164mm high, approximately 8.9 inches by 6.5 inches.
It’s important to note that even smaller sizes can be road legal if there are a maximum of 2 characters per row, and motorcycle number plates must be displayed across two rows.
Are 4D motorcycle number plates legal?
Yes, The DVLA confirm that three-dimensional characters are 100% road legal and compliant with road laws, this includes ‘4D’ number plates, as 4D is only an industry standard name, and they are still classed as three-dimensional.
Are 4D Motorcycle Number Plates Different from 3D?
Yes, 4D acrylic number plates differ slightly from their 3D counterparts. 4D number plate letters are cut from a solid black acrylic sheet, resulting in sharp edges, while 3D number plate letters are raised gel letters that are more forgiving and rounded. 3D gel number plates have been in existence since the early 2000s, whereas 4D number plates gained popularity in the last five years.
Despite these minor distinctions between 4D and 3D motorcycle number plates, they are essentially manufactured using the same methods. For a detailed explanation of how 4D number plates are made, you can refer to our article that explains the process and the techniques used by NPC.
If you ever wish to design your own 4D motorcycle number plates, feel free to use our number plate builder. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us
0777 444 55 16 or email:- info@numberplateclinic.co.uk
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