4D Gel 3mm Motorbike Number Plate

Our 4D gel motorbike number plate is a road legal rear plate for motorbikes, mopeds and scooters registered from 1 September 2001. It is made to order in our Hounslow workshop by a DVLA-registered number plate supplier, priced at £39.99 with free tracked UK delivery.

What is a 4D gel motorbike number plate?

Each character is laser cut from 3mm black acrylic and then topped with a clear domed gel. You get the crisp edges of 4D with the deep gloss of gel, a finish some sellers call 5D.

It is the most eye-catching 3mm finish we make, and it looks especially good on dark or colour-matched bikes. The gel top also softens the edges slightly, so the characters feel smooth to the touch.

4D gel motorbike number plate price and what is included

• One rear plate, 229mm × 178mm, with the registration set out on two lines: £39.99
• Reflective yellow plate with the BS AU 145e mark, our name and postcode
• Optional printed UK side badge: £2.99
• Optional border
• Optional fixings: 3 XL adhesive pads or 3 acrylic screws and nuts, £3.99
• Free Royal Mail Tracked 48 delivery, Tracked 24 for £5, or free collection from Hounslow

Is a 4D gel motorbike number plate road legal?

Yes. Raised characters are allowed on UK plates as long as they are solid black, in the legal font and size, and the plate meets British Standard BS AU 145e. For bikes first registered on or after 1 September 2001 the rules are:

• rear plate only, with the registration on two lines;
• characters 64mm tall and 44mm wide (except the figure 1 and the letter I);
• a 10mm stroke, 10mm between characters and 13mm between the two lines;
• at least 11mm clear around the registration.

You can read the official rules in the DVLA’s guide to displaying number plates, and our motorbike number plate size guide explains why tiny “show” plates are not road legal. We do not make plates for bikes registered before September 2001.

Compare our motorbike plate styles

Every style uses the same legal size and spacing. See them all on our motorbike number plates page, or design yours in 3D before you order.

How to order your 4D gel motorbike number plate

1. Type your registration, add a badge, border or fixings if you want them, and check out.
2. Send photo ID and proof you are entitled to the registration, such as the V5C logbook, by WhatsApp or email. See our list of valid documents.
3. We make the plate in Hounslow. Orders placed by 2pm usually go out the same working day once your documents arrive.

Fitting and care

Most riders fit the plate with our XL adhesive pads, or with acrylic screws and nuts if the hanger has holes. We do not offer in-store fitting for motorbike plates. The gel layer protects the acrylic face from scuffs. Clean it with soapy water and avoid solvents or polishing compounds on the characters.

4D gel motorbike number plate FAQs

Will a 4D gel motorbike number plate pass the MOT?

Yes, as long as it is made to the legal size and spacing like ours, kept clean and fully readable.

How long does delivery take?

Royal Mail Tracked 48 is free and usually takes 2 working days. Tracked 24 is £5 and usually arrives the next working day.

Can I collect it?

Yes. Choose Collect From Store at checkout and pick it up from our Hounslow office, usually the same day.