Crafting Your Custom Plates – Materials and Options

Curious about what materials and options you can choose from for your bike plates? Our motorcycle number plate builder offers a wide range of choices to make it as easy as possible for you to find the perfect match for your motorcycle. One of our recent additions is the pressed metal bike plates. These thin aluminium embossed number plates are manufactured using cutting-edge German equipment, commonly employed throughout Europe for the production of roadworthy number plates.

The aluminium material offers exceptional durability, ready to withstand the elements encountered during your everyday biking adventures. Similar to most standard UK motorcycle number plates, the size of these plates is 9″ x 7″ (230mm x 178mm).

Small Motorcycle Number Plates – Legal and Stylish

One common question that riders often ask is, “Are small motorcycle number plates legal?” The answer is a resounding yes. We employ laser cutting and CNC routing techniques to bring your unique designs to life, provided they conform to DVLA regulations. While adhering to these regulations is key, there’s still plenty of room for creativity to craft tailor-made bike number plates that perfectly match your bike’s aesthetics.

The specifications for UK bike plates ensure that they adhere to minimum dimensions and maintain the correct character sizing and spacing, ensuring that they are displayed in compliance with motorcycle number plate law. One crucial aspect is that motorcycle licence plates must display characters over two separate lines, one above the other, ensuring readability and adherence to legal standards.

What’s the Smallest Legal Size for Motorcycle Number Plates?

The smallest legal motorcycle number plate size can vary depending on the registration displayed. Specific measurements, such as the space between a character and the edge of the plate, must be maintained. Therefore, the shorter the registration mark, the smaller the custom motorcycle number plates that can be displayed legally.

Standard Motorcycle Number Plate Size

The standard motorcycle number plate size is 9 x 7 inches (228mm x 178mm). We offer this motorbike number plate size in various materials. However, we understand that a standard motorcycle number plate may not be suitable for every rider. That’s why we’ve begun developing new shapes for the bike plates we offer, ensuring that there are options tailored to specific motorcycle types.

We’ve crafted multiple motorbike reg plate designs designed to cater to touring bikes, motocross bikes, sports bikes, and more. While we must adhere to certain laws to ensure that plates remain legal and within DVLA and British Standards, we offer several specifics to maintain compliance. These vary based on the age of your motorcycle and include character size, character width, character stroke thickness, space between characters, and more.

Moped Number Plates – Yes, We Have Them!

Searching for a moped number plate or small bike number plates? You’re in the right place. These plates are the same size as a standard motorcycle licence plate and adhere to the same regulations we’ve discussed. Sometimes referred to as scooter number plates, they must conform to DVLA standards.

Classic Elegance – Black and Silver Motorcycle Number Plates

Black and silver motorcycle number plates are reserved for vehicles deemed “vintage” by the DVLA. This designation applies to vehicles manufactured in 1979 or earlier. These black and silver pressed motorcycle number plates aim to replicate the plates issued to the vehicle in its year of manufacture. Vintage vehicles eligible for these plates are also exempt from tax. To obtain vintage motorcycle number plates, you must apply through the DVLA.

For our custom motorcycle plates, we utilise various materials, including standard acrylic, premium acrylic, and aluminium. These materials meet the requirements and BS AU 145e for motorcycle number plates. Classic motorcycle number plates will display letters in black and silver, reminiscent of the standard UK car plates available on our builder. Unfortunately, our builder does not yet support the design of vintage motorcycle plates, so please contact our customer service team if you wish to purchase black and silver number plates for motorcycles.

Motorcycle Number Plates Law – Know the Rules

It’s essential to remember that motorcycle number plates and car plates are not interchangeable due to legal requirements regarding character sizing and spacing. Therefore, motorcycle number plates are exclusively for use on motorcycles and cannot be displayed on cars, trucks, or other non-motorcycle vehicles.

If you have a specific idea or theme in mind for your motorbike reg plates, don’t hesitate to contact our customer service team. They’ll guide you to the perfect product to match your vision. If you’re ready to bring your designs to life, visit our number plate designer now to create your unique motorcycle number plates.

Private Motorcycle Plates – The Ultimate Personalisation

Looking for ways to elevate your bike’s aesthetics even further? In addition to replacement motorcycle plates, we offer the latest DVLA registrations with over 50,000,000 different motorcycle reg plates available. You can treat yourself to the perfect motorbike private plate to personalise your ride further. Motorcycle private plates are entirely legal, allowing you to stand out and express your individuality without concerns about legal issues while you’re on the road.

How Much Do Personal Motorcycle Plates Cost?

Our motorcycle private number plates cater to various budgets, with prices starting at just over £250. If you prefer to customise a motorbike licence plate with your current registration, our Plate Builder offers options starting at just £15.99. You can even purchase a private registration and custom motorcycle plates all in one go, making it a convenient and straightforward process.

If you have questions about small legal motorcycle number plates, want information on where to get number plates made, or have queries about our motorbike number plate maker, contact us today. Our dedicated customer service team is here to assist you in giving your motorcycle a unique and stylish look while meeting legal standards. At Capital Plates, we’re here to help you achieve a personalised and compliant appearance for your motorcycle.