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Luke87:
Hi all. Apologies if this has been covered before, I have searched but couldn't find the exact answer.
I've just had my V5 for my 1976 CB550 import.
If it was a uk bike what plate would it of had in the 70s? Would it of been a pressed aluminium plate, or the type with the separate digits stuck on?
From what I've read I assume a black and silver plate could be displayed, but I'd rather have the type it would of had originally if it was uk registered. Thanks. Luke

kevski:
Your bike would have had a yellow plate with adhesive numbers and letter just like the modern ones, pre 73 had black and silver, but as from May next year any vehicle that falls into the 40 year old category will be road tax and MOT exempt and qualify for black and silver number plates.

Johnwebley:
I am 90% sure it would have the yellow/black style.

 checking it seems only vehicles registered pre jan 1975 can use black/silver plates

 check this link

https://www.heritagecarinsurance.co.uk/newsroom/news-and-articles/can-i-display-black-silver-number-plate/

Luke87:
Yes I would of thought it would of had a yellow plate, but the type of yellow plate I was more unsure of. I'm less keen on a modern reflective plate as it doesn't seem right that a 40 year old bike would have the same type of plate as a brand new bike. I'm swaying towards the type with the raised digits riveted on.

K2-K6:
I've an old plate from 1975,  black on yellow in aluminium with the letters raised by pressing from the rear.

So integral with the plate all from one sheet of aluminium, but raised profile on display side.

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