Number plate advice

[beemsquar]

Hello all,

I know the issue of plates has come up a few times, but I can't find the answer I'm looking for.

I am looking at getting a road legal number plate and would like to get a pressed aluminium plate ideally, but want to get the smallest size I can.

I am aware of some of the regulations, but wondered if anyone can shed any light on the type to use for a "period" looking plate.

My bike was born in 1976 if this helps.

I was looking at one of these, but think it might be too big??

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pressed-aluminium-Legal-motorcycle-number-plate-9-x-7-/121887682683?hash=item1c6112707b:g:dkIAAOSwxN5WZxTC

what type/size of plates are you guys using for similar aged bikes and where is the cheapest place to get one?

Cheers

Andy

[Chris400F]

Got mine from here:
http://www.chestnut-registrations.co.uk/vintagebikeplates.aspx
I went for 9" x 6 1/2". Not cheap but characters look 'crisper' than the plates you have linked to, and are the style of the period.
If you PM me your email address I can send a pic of the plate.

[BigAl (Alan)]

I have bought from both companies in the past and just recently from 'Chestnut Registrations'
The one from Chestnut has a clear sharpness & quality to it.

[Chris400F]

This is mine from Chestnut. Characters are the same style as the original.
As far as size goes, character size and spacing seem to be the key. So required width might depend on the characters in your reg number.

[beemsquar]

Cheers guys,

Have you by any chance got a photo of them on the bike to get an idea of the size?

I think the 9" x 6 1/2" sounds good, I like that the font is the older style too!

how have you installed them on the bike? have you used a surround or just drilled and bolted it to the light mount directly?

[mike the bike]

Where can I get one of those pixellated number plates from?

Joking aside, I've got a yellow pressed ally plate and over the years, it's got caught on the shed door a few times and was threatening to break off so I glued it to a stainless back plate to stiffen it up.  Should have done that years ago.

[Chris400F]

Have you by any chance got a photo of them on the bike to get an idea of the size?

I'll see if I can sort you something when I get the chance.

how have you installed them on the bike? have you used a surround or just drilled and bolted it to the light mount directly?

Mine has two screws holding it direct to the light mount. You can just see one of them near the top of the 'V'.

Where can I get one of those pixellated number plates from?

I got mine from Paint Shop Pro but other paint programmes are available. 

[Johnwebley]

Mine is mounted with 2
Yellow bolts.But between
the plate and bracket use
about 12mm of fuel tubing. It makes a flexible
mounting. You will need
Lock nuts on the bolts

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[Chris400F]

Have you by any chance got a photo of them on the bike to get an idea of the size?

Photo as requested.

I had to buy a new plate as DVLA issued me with a new age-related registration when I got the year of manufacture details corrected.
I had a look at the plate I took off. Same style but 9 1/2" x 6 1/2", but some wider characters in the registration.

Personally I have had plates held on with the plastic screws on various bikes and not had a problem with screws vibrating loose.

[peterengland]

Why do you blank out the number plate? anyone can see it when it's on the road! never understood why people do this

[RGP750]

Not sure he wants black and white, they do yellow and black pressed ally as well.
Yes you are right about black and white.

[RGP750]

OH correction it's pre 1975 for black and white

[Woodside]

For my bikes I have black and white for pre 75 bikes
And yellow black onwards..
I had this discussion with a mate the other week ..He wants a black and white for his 76 bike he has restored to near standard...I said nobody in 76 would put a b/w plate on a new bike as it would've made it look old and in 76 everyone binned them and would've wanted yellow plates to make them look modern and new...
Since then he went out and ordered a black and white plate anyway so just goes to show what do I know.
And i agree don't give the old bill any excuse to pull you..but I would imagine if it's a correct size not a minute postage stamp they wouldn't be that bothered as now days our bikes just look old /retro

[SteveD CB500K0]

Horse's Mouth...

https://insidedvla.blog.gov.uk/2015/11/17/whats-the-story-with-black-and-silver-number-plates/

[Chris400F]

The DVLA document 'Taxing historic vehicles' is referenced near the bottom of the article Steve gave the link to, here:
https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/513151/INF34_080316.pdf
It refers to filling in a V10 form (Application for vehicle tax), which includes the taxation class you are applying for.
I would put the class as Historic Vehicle and go from there.
Still have a couple of years before I can try doing this!