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xriccix:
I was under the impression a bike had to be registered before Jan 1st 1977 to be able to use a silver and black numberplate, but I've seen bikes on here and other forums which are way younger than 1977 rocking one, are they just chancing it?

im asking due to the bike I just bought being registered in June 1977 and I really want one!!

Orcade-Ian:
As far as I'm aware, the non reflective plate (black and silver) date rolls with the historic vehicle class - so your vehicle has to be 40 years old but it doesn't apply until April of that year. So your June reg bike won't legally qualify until April of 2018 - yes, the others are chancing it and changing plates for MOT.

Ian

xriccix:
Presumed as much, thanks!

Tomb:
Yes the historic vehicle class rolls on though the link shows an out of date doc., 1973 for non historic (bottom of page 10 and top of page 11)

https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/533255/inf104-vehicle-registration-numbers-and-number-plates.pdf

hairygit:
Be careful how you interpret that document! Reading between the lines, 1973 IS the firm cut off point for black and silver/white number plates, vehicles registered as "Historic" tax class, may use the older style of plates (letter sizes/spacing) BUT NOT black and silver/white, that is strictly pre 1973. You can argue all you want about it with a determined copper, but ignorance is no defence in English law, you will then end up with £100 fine/ticket. Some M.O.T. testers will let it through, as many younger ones aren't aware of the law (same as those that pass bikes with pulsing rear brake pedals!)

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