Motorbike Number Plates
Road Legal Motorbike Number Plates
From £19.99 — Printed, 3D Gel & 4D
Order Your Motorbike Number Plate
Our motorbike number plates are one road-legal rear plate for your motorbike, moped or scooter, made to order in Hounslow: printed £19.99, 3D gel or 4D 3mm £29.99, 4D gel 3mm or 4D 6mm £39.99, 4D gel 6mm £44.99. Add a UK badge, a border or a fixing kit if you want one.
Motorbike Number Plate
£19.99
Same-day dispatch available
DVLA registered & MOT friendly
3 Year Warranty
Free UK delivery on All Plates
Same-day dispatch available
DVLA registered & MOT friendly
3 Year Warranty
Free UK delivery on All Plates
Same-day dispatch available
DVLA registered & MOT friendly
3 Year Warranty
Free UK delivery on All Plates
Same-day dispatch available
DVLA registered & MOT friendly
3 Year Warranty
Free UK delivery on All Plates
Road Legal Motorbike Number Plates, Made Properly
Motorbikes use a different plate from cars. The registration sits on two lines, the characters are smaller (64mm tall and 44mm wide on bikes registered from 1 September 2001), and the plate goes on the back only. Bikes registered from that date must not have a front plate.
We make all our motorbike number plates to those rules at our Hounslow workshop: the correct DVLA font, character size and spacing, the BS AU 145e mark and our supplier details. For a standard 7-character registration that gives a plate of about 9 x 7 inches (229mm x 178mm), the smallest size that stays road legal.
Want the detail on sizes, older bikes and what makes a plate illegal? Read our motorbike number plate size guide.
Whether you call them motorbike or motorcycle number plates, the legal rules are the same, and every one we make follows them.
Which Motorbike Number Plates Style Is Right for You?
All our motorbike number plates use the same legal size, font and spacing. The difference is the finish of the characters, how much they stand out and the price.
Printed, £19.99
Printed motorbike number plates have flat black characters on a reflective yellow plate. It is the classic factory look, the lightest option and the easiest to keep clean. It suits commuters, learners on a 125 and anyone who simply needs a legal replacement.
3D gel, £29.99
On 3D gel motorbike number plates the characters are covered with a domed gel, so they look glossy and slightly raised. It is a subtle upgrade that still looks smart from a distance, and the gel copes well with vibration.
4D 3mm, £29.99
Each character is laser cut from 3mm black acrylic and fixed to the plate. The edges are crisp and cast a real shadow. It is the most popular raised finish for motorbike number plates on sports and naked bikes.
4D gel 3mm and 4D 6mm, £39.99
4D gel adds a clear gel top to the 3mm acrylic characters for extra gloss. 4D 6mm doubles the depth of the characters for a bolder shadow. Both look best on bikes with a modern tail tidy.
4D gel 6mm, £44.99
Our deepest characters with a gloss gel top. It is the boldest road legal finish we make, so check there is room behind your hanger, as the characters stand 6mm proud.
How to Fit Motorbike Number Plates
Motorbike number plates take more vibration and spray than car plates, so the fixing matters. You can add one of two fixing kits when you order, each £3.99:
- 3 XL adhesive pads (5mm). Thick pads that fill gaps on curved or uneven hangers. Clean and dry the hanger first, press the plate firmly for 30 seconds and leave it to bond before you ride.
- 3 acrylic screws and nuts. For hangers that already have holes. Tighten them gently so the plate does not crack.
We do not offer in-store fitting for motorbike number plates, but fitting takes most riders a few minutes at home.
Looking After Your Plate
Wash motorcycle number plates with warm soapy water and a soft cloth. Avoid holding a pressure washer close to raised characters, and do not use polish or solvents on gel. A clean plate is easier for cameras and the police to read, and dirt that hides the registration can still lead to a fine.
If your plate is cracked, faded or missing characters, replace it before your MOT. A plate that cannot be read clearly is a fail.
Ordering Motorbike Number Plates Online
Type your registration, pick a style and add a UK badge (£2.99), a border or a fixing kit. As a DVLA-registered supplier we need to see photo ID and proof you are entitled to the registration, such as your V5C, which you can send by WhatsApp or email after you order.
Royal Mail Tracked 48 is free on all motorbike number plates and usually takes 2 working days. Order by 2pm and we usually dispatch the same working day once your documents arrive, or you can collect from our Hounslow workshop.
Who Orders Our Motorbike Number Plates?
Most riders come to us for one of these reasons:
- A new or second-hand bike that needs a fresh plate after a private registration transfer.
- A damaged, cracked or faded plate that has failed, or is likely to fail, the MOT.
- A stolen or lost plate, so the bike can go back on the road legally.
- An illegal "small" plate that needs replacing with a road-legal one before it causes trouble.
Whatever the reason, you get the same road-legal plate we make for every customer.
Built for Style and Durability
All our number plates are made using only the highest quality components. Thats why we can offer a 3 year warranty on all our number plates. Our number plates are resistant to weathering, UV exposure, and road vibration — they won't peel, fade, or delaminate under normal conditions. That's why we back every plate with a three-year warranty. If anything fails, we replace it. No argument.
Legal, Compliant & Built to Last
Every plate leaves our Hounslow workshop compliant with DVLA regulations and BS AU 145e — the British Standard for number plate materials introduced in September 2021. We use Charles Wright font at the correct character size and spacing, reflective white front and yellow rear backgrounds, and include full supplier details as required by law. If it wouldn't pass an MOT check, we won't make it.
Why Choose PlateBoss?
- Every plate manufactured in-house at our Hounslow workshop
- DVLA registered number plate supplier
- BS AU 145e compliant materials throughout
- 3-year warranty on all plates
- Hundreds of five-star Google reviews
- Free tracked UK delivery — or collect same day from Hounslow
- Order before 2pm for same-day dispatch
Same-day dispatch available
DVLA registered & MOT friendly
3 Year Warranty
Free UK delivery on All Plates
Same-day dispatch available
DVLA registered & MOT friendly
3 Year Warranty
Free UK delivery on All Plates
Same-day dispatch available
DVLA registered & MOT friendly
3 Year Warranty
Free UK delivery on All Plates
Same-day dispatch available
DVLA registered & MOT friendly
3 Year Warranty
Free UK delivery on All Plates
Are Small Motorbike Number Plates Legal?
Only down to a point. UK law fixes the size of the characters, not the plate. On bikes registered from 1 September 2001 the characters must be 64mm tall and 44mm wide, on two lines, with set gaps and an 11mm margin. For most registrations that means the plate cannot be much smaller than about 9 x 7 inches.
The very small plates sold online (often 7 x 5 inches or less) only fit by shrinking the characters, so they are not road legal. They can lead to a fine of up to £1,000 and an MOT fail. We only make road-legal plates.
Full details are in our motorbike number plate size guide.
Do Motorbikes Need a Front Number Plate?
No. Motorbikes and motor tricycles first registered on or after 1 September 2001 must display a plate at the rear only, and must not have one at the front.
Older bikes may display a front plate if the owner wants to, but it is optional. That is why our motorbike number plates are sold as a single rear plate.
What Comes With Your Plate?
Every plate is made on a reflective yellow rear plate with the correct DVLA characters, printed or raised in 3D gel or 4D, plus the BS AU 145e mark and our supplier details. When you order you can add:
- a printed UK side badge (£2.99),
- a border,
- a fixing kit: 3 XL adhesive pads or 3 acrylic screws and nuts (£3.99).
Motorbike Number Plates vs Car Number Plates
A car plate has 79mm characters on one or two lines and goes on the front and back. A motorbike plate has smaller 64mm characters, always on two lines, and goes on the back only. The font, the reflective material and the BS AU 145e rules are the same.
Everything You Can Add to Your Motorbike Plate
Choose the extras you want when you build your plate. Each one is shown on the product page before you add it to the basket.
Complete Your Motorbike Plate Order
Pick your plate, then add 3 XL adhesive pads or 3 acrylic screws and nuts (£3.99) when you build it.
Not Sure Which Style Is Right For You?
Every style is road legal. The difference is in the finish, the depth, and the look you're going for.
Ordering Number Plates Online...
Made Easy
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FAQs
Are motorbike number plates legal in the UK?
Yes, as long as they are made by a DVLA-registered supplier with the correct character size, font and spacing, the BS AU 145e mark and the supplier details. All PlateBoss motorbike number plates meet those rules.
What size is a motorbike number plate?
There is no fixed plate size in law. The characters must be 64mm tall and 44mm wide on two lines, which makes a 7-character plate about 9 x 7 inches (229mm x 178mm). See our motorbike plate size guide.
Can I get a smaller motorbike plate?
Only if your registration has fewer characters. Plates smaller than the legal character size allows are not road legal, so we do not make them.
Do motorbikes need a front number plate?
No. Bikes first registered on or after 1 September 2001 must have a rear plate only. Older bikes may have a front plate, but it is optional.
How much is a motorbike number plate?
£19.99 for a printed rear plate, £29.99 for 3D gel or 4D 3mm, £39.99 for 4D gel 3mm or 4D 6mm, and £44.99 for 4D gel 6mm. Optional extras such as a UK badge, a border or a fixing kit are priced on the product page.
Can I get 3D or 4D motorbike number plates?
Yes. Raised characters are road legal on a bike plate as long as they are solid black, in the legal font and size, and the plate meets BS AU 145e. We make 3D gel, 4D 3mm and 6mm, and 4D gel bike plates, all to the same legal size and spacing as our printed plates.
What documents do I need?
The law requires us to see proof of your identity and of your right to use the registration, such as your V5C logbook. See our valid documents page.
How long does delivery take?
Once we have your documents, orders in by 2pm on a weekday usually go out the same day. Royal Mail Tracked 48 is free (usually 2–3 working days), or choose Tracked 24 for £6.99 (usually 1–2 working days). You can also collect free from our Hounslow workshop.
People always ask
Are PlateBoss Motorbike Plates Road Legal?
Yes. We are a DVLA-registered number plate supplier, and every motorbike plate is made with the correct character size, font and spacing, the BS AU 145e mark and our supplier details. As the law requires, we check your ID and your right to the registration before we make it.
NEED YOUR PLATES QUICKLY?
Ordering replacement number plates, upgrading your car, or have you just purchased new private registration? Upgrade to 24hr delivery at checkout. If your order before 2pm we'll even dispatch your number plates the same day!
Join the thousands of drivers who choose PlateBoss every single month to order number plates online, fast free delivery, and a 3 year warranty to back it all up.
Motorbike Plates From Our Hounslow Workshop
Every plate is made to order in Hounslow, usually dispatched the same working day once we have your documents (order by 2pm), and covered by our 3-year warranty.
