X2 Metal Pressed License Plates Standard MOT UK Road Legal Car Van Registration Number Plates - Custom Made To Suit Your Vehicle

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One of our latest additions to the motorcycle number plate builder is the pressed metal bike plate. These slim, aluminium embossed number plates are crafted using state-of-the-art German equipment, which is commonly employed across Europe for road plates. What sets them apart is their exceptional durability, perfectly suited to withstand the rigours of daily biking. Similar to most standard UK motorcycle number plates, these plates measure 9″ x 7″ (230mm x 178mm). The Question of Size – Are Small Motorcycle Number Plates Legal? Delivery is usually made in 3-5 working days. We do not offer a next day service, nor a guaranteed delivery date, and there is nothing we can do to speed up a delivery. Our plates have been developed with a large plate manufacturer that supplies for example official Netherlands plates and serves other countries and manufactures to many differing standards world wide.. They don't have to be tested by BSI, just be designed to comply, and actually comply if tested, and this is what we have done. Our dealers/suppliers take proper relevant driver/vehicle ID which is a major part of plates being legal, correct lettering and physical plate spec alone is not sufficient as prevention of vehicle cloning is probably the main issue in 'illegal' plates and prosecutions. Hybrids, including plug-in hybrids, do not qualify, and nor do low-emission petrol or diesel vehicles.

This listing is for two (2) CARBON font number plates, one front white oblong plate and one rear yellow oblong plate. There is no denying that a striking and legal number plate cannot be overstated. It’s not just a functional element; it’s an extension of your bike’s personality and a reflection of your passion for the open road. If you’re on the hunt for the ideal motorcycle number plate, your search ends here! We offer an extensive selection of plates designed specifically for bikes, ensuring that you find the perfect match for your prized two-wheeler. Designing Compliant Motorcycle Number Plates We do not produce show number plates. Only Road Legal number plates. All plates will have the correct legal spacing.Cars registered in the UK in 1972 and before were originally issued with pressed aluminium plates. Subsequently, this means that cars that fit into this category are considered ‘classic cars’ and can still use aluminium number plates today. It’s worth remembering though, that although they can be crafted from aluminium, they must still conform to all UK regulations for number plates at the time they were issued. Most of our plates are 52cm x 11cm, which are the standard UK number plate dimensions. These plates fit perfectly into number plate surrounds. Additionally, we sell "short" plates which are 46cm, 40cm and 34cm in width. The standards for plates is to allow clear reading of plates and clear photography of plates by roadside cameras and automatic number plate recognition cameras and if your plate fails to meet the standard and you get stopped by police then you are open to prosecution.

Motorcycles have also played a pivotal role in the evolution of transportation, with many modern bikes drawing inspiration from iconic models ridden by legends like James Dean and Steve McQueen. If you’re fortunate enough to own a motorcycle of historical significance, you’re well aware that standard number plates don’t do justice to these magnificent machines. Fortunately, we offer motorcycle-sized vintage number plates, typically measuring 9″ x 7″. Due to legal restrictions and our inventory, we currently only provide this specific size. Part of a Government initiative to clean up road transport and reduce emissions during a transition to all-electric options, they are an easy way to identify zero-emission vehicles. The automotive industry has evolved significantly, necessitating a shift in the way vehicles are manufactured. To meet the escalating demand for new cars, manufacturers have embraced advanced technologies and automated processes. While this approach enhances efficiency, it often results in a loss of the authenticity and craftsmanship that defined the creation of classic cars. Our pressed metal number plates are meticulously crafted by our skilled manufacturing team. The process involves precision machines pressing the plates to within a 1% pressure tolerance. These raw plates are then passed through another machine where hot foil is applied to the raised lettering at temperatures exceeding 200 degrees Celsius. After this, they undergo a cooling process, resulting in the exceptional durability of our German-style number plates. Why Choose Our Pressed Metal Number PlatesA 4D text number plate has a raised style of font. These are usually 3mm deep and made from laser-cut acrylic characters attached with a water-resistant adhesive. Whether an aluminium plate is legal for you to use on your car will depend on several factors, including when your vehicle was first registered and how old it is. Pressed aluminium number plates Following a consultation that invited comments from the public, local authorities and industry stakeholders, the Government decided green number plates should be ‘non-mandatory’ and ‘opt out’. The BSAU 145d regulation has been finely gone through by our manufacturer and relevant sections have be exceeded or met, including a section specifically designed to exclude metal plates, which necessitated a subtle exclusive redesign of the metal base plate and different material to 'regular' Euro show plates, as well as altered letter tooling and lastly permanent laser marking of supplier info and maker info and the standard they are made to. The section you have included from the number plate supplier does not state the plates have been tested and met the British Standard . It states the manufacturer of the plates has done their own testing . It also states they have been told they can mark the plates with the BS mark " IF THEY ARE SURE THEY COMPLY" which still does not show standards have been met and purely infers it.

They certainly are. Though most UK number plates are made from from acrylic, this light version is match with British Standard great reflective, meaning they remain perfectly road legal. Remember though, aluminium reg plates are only road legal when they are supplied by a reputable and registered number plate supplier like ourselves. if your fleet is in the new V5C on demand scheme (also called ‘V5C suppression’), a PDF of the vehicle’s details from the view vehicle record service. Additionally, another standard laid down by the guidelines demands that the material a number plate is made of must have the capacity to retake its original shape if it’s bent. Metal number plates don’t have the flexibility to achieve this. This rule has now changed, and since January 1st, 2021, the age of the vehicle must be 1980 or older to qualify for vintage status and therefore be allowed to display metal number plates.The DVLA will charge you a number plate transfer fee, determined by whether the number you want to transfer is already on an existing vehicle, is on retention, or on a Certificate of Entitlement.