What is a Motorcycle Plate ?
A motorcycle plate is also known as a license plate or number plate for motorcycles
Motorcycles are known in some countries as motorbikes
The plate attached to the motorcycle is is universally known as a plate
It is issued by a government authority for the purpose of identifying and registering a specific motorcycle .
The history of motorcycle plates is complex and interesting
The diversity of motorcycle plates is not only caused by the number of years that they have been issued, the various countries that issue them, but also the regional authorities nature of changing to suit popular opinion.
Motorcycle plates must be worn front and rear in some places, whereas some authorities only require a plate be attached to the rear of the motorcycle or motorbike
Collecting old motorcycle plates can be a sound and lucrative investment or just a hobby
Make sure any plates that you collect are not current registered plates