UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND (UK) page 3

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FORMER ISSUES - STILL VALID
(and in many cases still issued as cherished marks etc.)

N77 PTM Personalised series 1990-2001. Front plate. N = 1.8.1995-31.7.1996 (but the vehicle may be newer). No area coding, owners choose the registration among certain numbers with letters of their choice.

N77 PTM Close-up of the above.

J16 PER Personalised series 1990-2001. Front plate. J = 1.8.1991-31.7.1992 (but the vehicle may be newer). No area coding, owners choose the registration among certain numbers with letters of their choice.

L17 REH Personalised series 1990-2001. Front plate. L = 1.8.1993-31.7.1994 (but the vehicle may be newer). No area coding, owners choose the registration among certain numbers with letters of their choice. With an extra big dot to make it look like LIZ REH.

T16 LCF Personalised series 1990-2001. Front plate. T = 1.3.1999-31.8.1999 (but the vehicle may be newer). No area coding, owners choose the registration among certain numbers with letters of their choice.

T16 LCF Close-up of the above.

A 10NDN Personalised series 1990-2001. Front plate. A = 1.8.1983-31.7.1984 (but the vehicle may be newer). No area coding, owners choose the registration among certain numbers with letters of their choice. This plate is illegally spaced to read A LONDN. The registration is A10 NDN.

A1 0SLO Personalised series 1990-2001. Front plate. A = 1.8.1983-31.7.1984 (but the vehicle may be newer). No area coding, owners choose the registration among certain numbers with letters of their choice. This plate is illegally spaced to read A1 OSLO. The registration is A10 SLO. Two years earlier I photographed the same registration on another vehicle.

H20 AKF Personalised series 1990-2001. Front plate. H = 1.8.1990-31.7.1991 (but the vehicle may be newer). No area coding, owners choose the registration among certain numbers with letters of their choice. This plate is illegally spaced, H2O = water.

B10/JRW Personalised series 1990-2001. Front plate. B = 1.8.1984-31.7.1985 (but the vehicle may be newer). No area coding, owners choose the registration among certain numbers with letters of their choice.

L99 RLS Personalised series 1990-2001. Rear plate. L = 1.8.1993-31.7.1994 (but the vehicle may be newer). No area coding, owners choose the registration among certain numbers with letters of their choice.

L99 RLS Close-up of the above.

H15 AVC Personalised series 1990-2001. Rear plate. H = 1.8.1990-31.7.1991 (but the vehicle may be newer). No area coding, owners choose the registration among certain numbers with letters of their choice.

J40 JWP Personalised series 1990-2001. Rear plate. J = 1.8.1991-31.7.1992 (but the vehicle may be newer). No area coding, owners choose the registration among certain numbers with letters of their choice.

J40 JWP Close-up of the above.

H15 WAE Personalised series 1990-2001. Rear plate. H = 1.8.1990-31.7.1991 (but the vehicle may be newer). No area coding, owners choose the registration among certain numbers with letters of their choice.

L10/WDF Personalised series 1990-2001. Rear plate. L = 1.8.1993-31.7.1994 (but the vehicle may be newer). No area coding, owners choose the registration among certain numbers with letters of their choice.

A1/0SLO Personalised series 1990-2001. Rear plate. A = 1.8.1983-31.7.1984 (but the vehicle may be newer). No area coding, owners choose the registration among certain numbers with letters of their choice. This plate is illegally spaced to read A1 OSLO. The registration is A10 SLO. Two years later I photographed the same registration on a new vehicle.

L20/AAT Personalised series 1990-2001. Motorcycle. L = 1.8.1993-31.7.1994 (but the vehicle may be newer). No area coding, owners choose the registration among certain numbers with letters of their choice.

L20/AAT Close-up of the above.

A20/SWP Personalised series 1990-2001. Motorcycle. A = 1.8.1983-31.7.1984 (but the vehicle may be newer). No area coding, owners choose the registration among certain numbers with letters of their choice.

R12/JPK Personalised series 1990-2001. Motorcycle. R = 1.8.1997-31.7.1998 (but the vehicle may be newer). No area coding, owners choose the registration among certain numbers with letters of their choice. With the addition of a UK sticker to the left.

R12/JPK Close-up of the above.

K11OO/T Personalised series 1990-2001. Motorcycle. K = 1.8.1992-31.7.1993 (but the vehicle may be newer). No area coding, owners choose the registration among certain numbers with letters of their choice. This plate is illegally spaced to read K1100 T on a BMW K1100 motorcycle. The registration is K11 OOT.

J800 AMA Personalised series 1990-2001. Front plate. J = 1.8.1991-31.7.1992 (but the vehicle may be newer). No area coding, owners choose the registration among certain numbers with letters of their choice.

J800 AMA Close-up of the above.

L200 HCD Personalised series 1990-2001. Rear plate. L = 1.8.1993-31.7.1994 (but the vehicle may be newer). No area coding, owners choose the registration among certain numbers with letters of their choice.

L200 HCD Close-up of the above.

M666 EVA Personalised series 1990-2001. Rear plate. M = 1.8.1994-31.7.1995 (but the vehicle may be newer). No area coding, owners choose the registration among certain numbers with letters of their choice.

S1 00 RDF Personalised series 1990-2001. Rear plate. S = 1.8.1998-28.2.1999 (but the vehicle may be newer). No area coding, owners choose the registration among certain numbers with letters of their choice. Illegally spaced.

S1 00 RDF Close-up of the above.

T100/DMR Personalised series 1990-2001. Motorcycle. T = 1.3.1999-31.8.1999 (but the vehicle may be newer). No area coding, owners choose the registration among certain numbers with letters of their choice.

B4 UJE Personalised series 1990-2001. Front plate. Occasionally seen with euroband since around 1997. Euroband optional until 2021. B = 1.8.1984-31.7.1985 (but the vehicle may be newer). No area coding, owners choose the registration among certain numbers with letters of their choice.

B4 UJE Close-up of the above.

J7 MRW Personalised series 1990-2001. Front plate. Occasionally seen with euroband since around 1997. Euroband optional until 2021. J = 1.8.1991-31.7.1992 (but the vehicle may be newer). No area coding, owners choose the registration among certain numbers with letters of their choice.

S8 RUD Personalised series 1990-2001. Front plate. Occasionally seen with euroband since around 1997. Euroband optional until 2021. S = 1.8.1998-28.2.1999 (but the vehicle may be newer). No area coding, owners choose the registration among certain numbers with letters of their choice.

Y4 KCT Personalised series 1990-2001. Rear plate. Occasionally seen with euroband since around 1997. Euroband optional until 2021. Y = 1.3.2001-31.8.2001 (but the vehicle may be newer). No area coding, owners choose the registration among certain numbers with letters of their choice. This is a trailer displaying the same registration as the towing vehicle.

Y4 KCT Close-up of the above.

W2 DNW Personalised series 1990-2001. Rear plate. Occasionally seen with euroband since around 1997. Euroband optional until 2021. W = 1.3.2000-31.8.2000 (but the vehicle may be newer). No area coding, owners choose the registration among certain numbers with letters of their choice.

S1 NSA Personalised series 1990-2001. Rear plate. Occasionally seen with euroband since around 1997. Euroband optional until 2021. The first S = 1.8.1998-28.2.1999 (but the vehicle may be newer). No area coding, owners choose the registration among certain numbers with letters of their choice. This plate is illegally spaced to read SINSA.

D6/WRT Personalised series 1990-2001. Motorcycle. Occasionally seen with euroband since around 1997. Euroband optional until 2021. D = 1.8.1986-31.7.1987 (but the vehicle may be newer). No area coding, owners choose the registration among certain numbers with letters of their choice.

D6/WRT Close-up of the above.

J70 RPR Personalised series 1990-2001. Front plate. Occasionally seen with euroband since around 1997. Euroband optional until 2021. J = 1.8.1991-31.7.1992 (but the vehicle may be newer). No area coding, owners choose the registration among certain numbers with letters of their choice.

J70 RPR Close-up of the above.

L11 RTH Personalised series 1990-2001. Front plate. Occasionally seen with euroband since around 1997. Euroband optional until 2021. L = 1.8.1993-31.7.1994 (but the vehicle may be newer). No area coding, owners choose the registration among certain numbers with letters of their choice.

R99 ATS Personalised series 1990-2001. Front plate. Occasionally seen with euroband since around 1997. Euroband optional until 2021. R = 1.8.1997-31.7.1998 (but the vehicle may be newer). No area coding, owners choose the registration among certain numbers with letters of their choice.

R66 RVV Personalised series 1990-2001. Rear plate. Occasionally seen with euroband since around 1997. Euroband optional until 2021. R = 1.8.1997-31.7.1998 (but the vehicle may be newer). No area coding, owners choose the registration among certain numbers with letters of their choice.

R66 RVV Close-up of the above.

G11 MKC Personalised series 1990-2001. Rear plate. Occasionally seen with euroband since around 1997. Euroband optional until 2021. G = 1.8.1989-31.7.1990 (but the vehicle may be newer). No area coding, owners choose the registration among certain numbers with letters of their choice.

H11 NRS Personalised series 1990-2001. Rear plate. Occasionally seen with euroband since around 1997. Euroband optional until 2021. H = 1.8.1990-31.7.1991 (but the vehicle may be newer). No area coding, owners choose the registration among certain numbers with letters of their choice.

N33/PBS Personalised series 1990-2001. Rear plate. Occasionally seen with euroband since around 1997. Euroband optional until 2021. N = 1.8.1995-31.7.1996 (but the vehicle may be newer). No area coding, owners choose the registration among certain numbers with letters of their choice. This is a trailer displaying the same registration as the towing vehicle.

N33/PBS Close-up of the above.

J777 SJS Personalised series 1990-2001. Front plate. Occasionally seen with euroband since around 1997. Euroband optional until 2021. J = 1.8.1991-31.7.1992 (but the vehicle may be newer). No area coding, owners choose the registration among certain numbers with letters of their choice.

L111 FEB Personalised series 1990-2001. Rear plate. Occasionally seen with euroband since around 1997. Euroband optional until 2021. L = 1.8.1993-31.7.1994 (but the vehicle may be newer). No area coding, owners choose the registration among certain numbers with letters of their choice.

K100 ERS Personalised series 1990-2001. Rear plate. Occasionally seen with euroband since around 1997. Euroband optional until 2021. K = 1.8.1992-31.7.1993 (but the vehicle may be newer). No area coding, owners choose the registration among certain numbers with letters of their choice.

C7 RMT Personalised series 1990-2001. Rear plate. C = 1.8.1985-31.7.1986 (but the vehicle may be newer). No area coding, owners choose the registration among certain numbers with letters of their choice. With the Union Jack in the blue band.

F16 SYN Personalised series 1990-2001. Rear plate. F = 1.8.1988-31.7.1989 (but the vehicle may be newer). No area coding, owners choose the registration among certain numbers with letters of their choice. With the Union Jack to the left.

F16 SYN Close-up of the above.

A10 CWN Personalised series 1990-2001. Rear plate. A = 1.8.1983-31.7.1984 (but the vehicle may be newer). No area coding, owners choose the registration among certain numbers with letters of their choice. With the Scottish flag and SCO in the euroband. Euroband optional until 2021.

S2000KR Personalised series 1990-2001. Rear plate. S = 1.8.1998-28.2.1999 (but the vehicle may be newer). No area coding, owners choose the registration among certain numbers with letters of their choice. This plate is illegally spaced to read S2000 KR on a Honda S2000. The registration is S200 OKR. With the flag of Scotland to the left.

Scotland Close-up of the Scottish flag to the left.

Y6 LUD Personalised series 1990-2001. Front plate. Occasionally seen with euroband since around 1997. Euroband optional until 2021. Y = 1.3.2001-31.8.2001 (but the vehicle may be newer). No area coding, owners choose the registration among certain numbers with letters of their choice. With the addition of a UK sticker following the change of international distinguishing sign in 2021.

Y6 LUD Close-up of the above.

P6 GVM Personalised series 1990-2001. Front plate. Occasionally seen with euroband since around 1997. Euroband optional until 2021. P = 1.8.1996-31.7.1997 (but the vehicle may be newer). No area coding, owners choose the registration among certain numbers with letters of their choice. With the addition of a UK sticker following the change of international distinguishing sign in 2021.

P6 GVM Close-up of the above.

P6 GVM Personalised series 1990-2001. Rear plate. Occasionally seen with euroband since around 1997. Euroband optional until 2021. P = 1.8.1996-31.7.1997 (but the vehicle may be newer). No area coding, owners choose the registration among certain numbers with letters of their choice. With the addition of a UK sticker following the change of international distinguishing sign in 2021.

P6 GVM Close-up of the above.

L123 ARL Personalised series 1990-2001. Front plate. Occasionally seen with euroband since around 1997. Euroband optional until 2021. L = 1.8.1993-31.7.1994 (but the vehicle may be newer). No area coding, owners choose the registration among certain numbers with letters of their choice. With the addition of a UK sticker following the change of international distinguishing sign in 2021.

L123 ARL Close-up of the above.

K10 JYM Personalised series 1990-2001. Front plate. K = 1.8.1992-31.7.1993 (but the vehicle may be newer). No area coding, owners choose the registration among certain numbers with letters of their choice. With UK and the Union Jack in the blue band.

K10 JYM Close-up of the above.

N27 PBS Personalised series 1990-2001. Front plate. N = 1.8.1995-31.7.1996 (but the vehicle may be newer). No area coding, owners choose the registration among certain numbers with letters of their choice. With UK and the Union Jack in the blue band.

N27 PBS Close-up of the above.

N66 PBS Personalised series 1990-2001. Front plate. N = 1.8.1995-31.7.1996 (but the vehicle may be newer). No area coding, owners choose the registration among certain numbers with letters of their choice. With UK and the Union Jack in the blue band.

N66 PBS Close-up of the above.

P19 GVM Personalised series 1990-2001. Front plate. P = 1.8.1996-31.7.1997 (but the vehicle may be newer). No area coding, owners choose the registration among certain numbers with letters of their choice. With UK and the Union Jack in the blue band.

P19 GVM Close-up of the above.

S30 DMB Personalised series 1990-2001. Front plate. S = 1.8.1998-28.2.1999 (but the vehicle may be newer). No area coding, owners choose the registration among certain numbers with letters of their choice. With UK and the Union Jack in the blue band.

S30 DMB Close-up of the above.

R25 DGA Personalised series 1990-2001. Rear plate. R = 1.8.1997-31.7.1998 (but the vehicle may be newer). No area coding, owners choose the registration among certain numbers with letters of their choice. With UK and the Union Jack in the blue band.

R25 DGA Close-up of the above.

N26 PBS Personalised series 1990-2001. Rear plate. N = 1.8.1995-31.7.1996 (but the vehicle may be newer). No area coding, owners choose the registration among certain numbers with letters of their choice. With UK and the Union Jack in the blue band.

N26 PBS Close-up of the above.

F16 CEY Personalised series 1990-2001. Rear plate. F = 1.8.1988-31.7.1989 (but the vehicle may be newer). No area coding, owners choose the registration among certain numbers with letters of their choice. With UK and no flag in the blue band.

F16 CEY Close-up of the above.

F22 PBS Personalised series 1990-2001. Rear plate. F = 1.8.1988-31.7.1989 (but the vehicle may be newer). No area coding, owners choose the registration among certain numbers with letters of their choice. With UK and the Union Jack.

F22 PBS Close-up of the above.

K12 DBX Personalised series 1990-2001. Rear plate. K = 1.8.1992-31.7.1993 (but the vehicle may be newer). No area coding, owners choose the registration among certain numbers with letters of their choice. This has DBX for Aston Martin DBX. With UK and the Union Jack.

K12 DBX Close-up of the above.

WM13 MLN Normal series since 2001. Front plate. Euroband optional until 2021. W = West of England. WM = Bristol. 13 = 1.3.2013-31.8.2013.

WM13 MLN Close-up of the above.

FL51 FDX Normal series since 2001. Front plate. Euroband optional until 2021. The first F = Forest and Fens. FL = Nottingham. 51 = 1.9.2001-28.2.2002.

YN15 BPY (and YN15 BPX). Normal series since 2001. White front plate and yellow rear plate. Euroband optional until 2021. The first Y = Yorkshire. YN = Sheffield. 15 = 1.3.2015-31.8.2015. This photo shows the serial progression of the normal series.

VE62 EDU Normal series since 2001. Rear plate. Euroband optional until 2021. V = Severn Valley. VE = Worcester. 62 = 1.9.2012-28.2.2013.

VE62 EDU Close-up of the above.

AE02 RYA Normal series since 2001. Rear plate. Euroband optional until 2021. The first A = Anglia. AE = Peterborough. 02 = 1.3.2002-31.8.2002.

FT63 KLX Normal series since 2001. Rear plate. Euroband optional until 2021. F = Forest and Fens. FT = Lincoln. 63 = 1.9.2013-28.2.2014.

FT63 KLX Close-up of the above.

LB18 OBH Normal series since 2001. Rear plate. Euroband optional until 2021. L = London. LB = Wimbledon. 18 = 1.3.2018-31.8.2018.

LB18 OBH Close-up of the above.

SY51 ZSL Normal series since 2001. Rear plate. Euroband optional until 2021. The first S = Scotland. SY = Inverness. 51 = 1.9.2001-28.2.2002.

YY13 BEU Normal series since 2001. Rear plate. Euroband optional until 2021. The first Y = Yorkshire. YY = Beverley. 13 = 1.3.2013-31.8.2013.

YY13 BEU Close-up of the above.

LP09 FYL Normal series since 2001. Rear plate. Euroband optional until 2021. L = London. LP = Borehamwood (since 2006). 09 = 1.3.2009-31.8.2009. This plate has the flag of Scotland.

LP09 FYL Close-up of the above.

SV51 CSZ Normal series since 2001. Rear plate. Euroband optional until 2021. The first S = Scotland. SV = Aberdeen. 51 = 1.9.2001-28.2.2002. This plate has the flag of the Shetland Isles.

FP55/HVW Normal series since 2001. Rear plate. Euroband optional until 2021. F = Forest and Fens. FP = Nottingham. 55 = 1.9.2005-28.2.2006.

FP55 HVW Close-up of the above.

BU06/ZXF Normal series since 2001. Rear plate. Euroband optional until 2021. B = Birmingham. BU = Birmingham. 06 = 1.3.2006-31.8.2006.

EG19/WZH Normal series since 2001. Motorcycle. Euroband optional until 2021. E = Essex. EG = Chelmsford. 19 = 1.3.2019-31.8.2019.

EG19/WZH Close-up of the above.

EA02/FPD Normal series since 2001. Motorcycle. Euroband optional until 2021. E = Essex. EA = Chelmsford. 02 = 1.3.2002-31.8.2002.

KX16/XCK Normal series since 2001. Motorcycle. Euroband optional until 2021. KX = Northampton. 16 = 1.3.2016-31.8.2016.

KX16/XCK Close-up of the above.

BC11 BBC Personalised series since 2001. Front plate. Euroband optional until 2021. 11 = 1.3.2011-31.8.2011 (but the vehicle may be newer). No area coding, the owner of this coach has chosen BC and BBC = Bluebird Coaches.

BC11 BBC Close-up of the above.

TR53 OLL Personalised series since 2001. Front plate. Euroband optional until 2021. 53 = 1.9.2003-29.2.2004 (but the vehicle may be newer). No area coding, certain letters reserved for the select scheme.

TR53 OLL Close-up of the above.

OO13 ADE Personalised series since 2001. Front plate. Euroband optional until 2021 (in this case black). 13 = 1.3.2013-31.8.2013 (but the vehicle may be newer). No area coding, certain letters reserved for the select scheme.

OO13 ADE Close-up of the above.

GT58 FLY Personalised series since 2001. Rear plate. Euroband optional until 2021. 58 = 1.9.2008-28.2.2009 (but the vehicle may be newer). No area coding, certain letters reserved for the select scheme.

GT58 FLY Close-up of the above.

JU06 BUS Personalised series since 2001. Rear plate. Euroband optional until 2021. 06 = 1.3.2006- 31.8.2006 (but the vehicle may be newer). No area coding, certain letters reserved for the select scheme.

TR53 OLL Personalised series since 2001. Rear plate. Euroband optional until 2021. 53 = 1.9.2003- 29.2.2004 (but the vehicle may be newer). No area coding, certain letters reserved for the select scheme.

TR53 OLL Close-up of the above.

MW04/FUN Personalised series since 2001. Motorcycle. 04 = 1.3.2004-31.8.2004 (but the vehicle may be newer). No area coding, certain letters reserved for the select scheme. With the Union Jack in the blue band.

MW04/FUN Close-up of the above.

LSK/629 1931-62 re-registration. Motorcycle. BSK-YSK = Issued to 1931-62 vehicles from which the old mark has been transferred and for 1931-62 imports. Later transferred to a newer vehicle. Euroband optional 2001-2021.

Q628 YNT Vehicle of undefined age. 1983-2001 format. Front plate. Q = Undefined age. NT = Shrewsbury.

Q434 YUX Vehicle of undefined age. 1983-2001 format. Rear plate. Q = Undefined age. UX = Shrewsbury.

Q768/RGT Vehicle of undefined age. 1983-2001 format. Motorcycle. Q = Undefined age. GT = London, south-west.

Q767 RGT Vehicle of undefined age. 1983-2001 format. Rear plate. Occasionally seen with euroband. Q = Undefined age. GT = London, south-west.

48/GT/75 Military series 1949-94. Before 1982 the letters were a code for the service. GT = Army, transport vehicle.

32 AY 48 Military series 1949-94. 1973 onwards plate style for civilian type vehicles. Rear plate. Before 1982 the letters were a code for the service. AY = Royal Air Force (individual purchases).

71 KJ 60 Military series 1949-94. Since 1982 no coding (K series from KA onwards).

69 KD 64 Military series 1949-94. Since 1982 no coding (K series from KA onwards).

64/KJ 01 Military series 1949-94. Since 1982 no coding (K series from KA onwards).

69/KD/51 Military series 1949-94. Since 1982 no coding (K series from KA onwards).

88 KL 53 Military series 1949-94. Front plate. 1973 onwards plate style for civilian type vehicles. Since 1982 no coding (K series from KA onwards).

10/KL 08 Military series 1949-94. Rear plate. 1973 onwards plate style for civilian type vehicles. Since 1982 no coding (K series from KA onwards).

OBSOLETE NUMBER PLATES - NO LONGER VALID

K367/GXP Export series to European Economic Area countries. 1993-2001 format. Rear plate. K = 1.8.1992-31.7.1993. G = July. XP = Export.

NORTHERN IRELAND

CGZ 7673 Normal series since 1966. Reflective plates since 1968. Front plate. GZ = Belfast.

CGZ 7673 Close-up of the above.

RJI 1816 Normal series since 1966. Reflective plates since 1968. Front plate. JI = County Tyrone (Omagh).

OIL 6406 Normal series since 1966. Reflective plates since 1968. Front plate. Lettering and plate smaller than legal size. IL = County Fermanagh (Enniskillen).

OIL 6406 Close-up of the above.

MHZ 2022 Normal series since 1966. Reflective plates since 1968. Rear plate. HZ = County Tyrone (Omagh).

MHZ 2022 Close-up of the above.

ICZ 2942 Normal series since 1966. Reflective plates since 1968. Rear plate. CZ = Belfast. Non- standard font.

AFZ 3008 Normal series since 1966. Reflective plates since 1968. Rear plate. FZ = Belfast. Serial 3008 on a Peugeot 3008.

AFZ 3008 Close-up of the above.

HIJ 3652 Normal series since 1966. Reflective plates since 1968. Rear plate. IJ = County Down (Downpatrick). Note: It is common in Great Britain to register coaches that are some years old in Northern Ireland to disguise the age of the vehicle.

NUI 6307 Normal series since 1966. Reflective plates since 1968. Rear plate. UI = Londonderry. Non-standard font.

ROI 3708 Normal series since 1966. Reflective plates since 1968. Rear plate. OI = Belfast. Illegally spaced to read ROB 708.

PNZ/1881 Normal series since 1966. Reflective plates since 1968. Rear plate. NZ = County Londonderry (Coleraine).

PNZ/1881 Close-up of the above.

UBZ/7619 Normal series since 1966. Reflective plates since 1968. Rear plate. BZ = County Down (Downpatrick).

KRZ/7919 Normal series since 1966. Reflective plates since 1968. Motorcycle. RZ = County Antrim (Ballymena).

KRZ/7919 Close-up of the above.

TAZ/5470 Normal series since 1966. Reflective plates since 1968. Motorcycle. AZ = Belfast.

VCZ/7860 Normal series since 1966. Reflective plates since 1968. Motorcycle. CZ = Belfast. With an (IRL) oval, not uncommon in Northern Ireland.

FJZ/9055 Normal series since 1966. Reflective plates since 1968. Motorcycle. JZ = County Down (Downpatrick).

HRZ/6483 Normal series since 1966. Reflective plates since 1968. Motorcycle. RZ = County Antrim (Ballymena).

HRZ/6483 Close-up of the above.

TXI/1043 Normal series since 1966. Reflective plates since 1968. Motorcycle. XI = Belfast.

ESZ/3540 Normal series since 1966. Reflective plates since 1968. Motorcycle. SZ = County Down (Downpatrick). With an IRL sticker.

ESZ/3540 Close-up of the above.

JI-188 Normal series 1904-57. JI = County Tyrone (Omagh).

JI-188 Close-up of the above.

9399 AZ Normal series 1958-65. AZ = Belfast.

9399 AZ Close-up of the above.

XJI 3000 Normal series since 1966. Black plates until 1968. JI = County Tyrone (Omagh). This is an Austin-Healey 3000.

XJI 3000 Close-up of the above.

9399 AZ Normal series 1958-65. White front plates since 1968. AZ = Belfast.

9399 AZ Close-up of the above.

9374 VZ Normal series 1958-65 remade as a cherished number in the font mandatory for new plates in Great Britain since 2001. Rear plate. VZ = County Tyrone (Omagh), but for cherished marks the district coding doesn't apply.

NIL 3 Normal series since 1966. Reflective plates since 1968. Since 1989 serial numbers below 1000 issued as cherished marks. Small size front plate. IL = County Fermanagh (Enniskillen), but for cherished marks the district coding doesn't apply.

NIL 3 Close-up of the above.

FIW 25 Normal series since 1966. Reflective plates since 1968. Since 1989 serial numbers below 1000 issued as cherished marks. Rear plate. IW = County Londonderry (Coleraine), but for cherished marks the district coding doesn't apply.

HIB 967 Normal series since 1966. Reflective plates since 1968. Since 1989 serial numbers below 1000 issued as cherished marks. Front plate. IB = Armagh, but for cherished marks the district coding doesn't apply. Note: It is common in Great Britain to register coaches that are some years old in Northern Ireland to disguise the age of the vehicle.

AJZ 373 Normal series since 1966. Reflective plates since 1968. Since 1989 serial numbers below 1000 issued as cherished marks. Rear plate. JZ = County Down (Downpatrick), but for cherished marks the district coding doesn't apply.

AJZ 373 Close-up of the above.

OXI 102 Normal series since 1966. Reflective plates since 1968. Since 1989 serial numbers below 1000 issued as cherished marks. Rear plate. XI = Belfast, but for cherished marks the district coding doesn't apply.

NJZ 3335 Normal series since 1966. Reflective plates since 1968. Front plate. Occasionally seen with euroband since around 1997. Euroband optional until 2021. JZ = County Down (Downpatrick).

NJZ 3335 Close-up of the above.

HIL 3931 Normal series since 1966. Reflective plates since 1968. Front plate. Occasionally seen with euroband since around 1997. Euroband optional until 2021. IL = County Fermanagh (Enniskillen). Note: It is common in Great Britain to register coaches that are some years old in Northern Ireland to disguise the age of the vehicle.

XJI 5518 Normal series since 1966. Reflective plates since 1968. Rear plate. Occasionally seen with euroband since around 1997. Euroband optional until 2021. JI = County Tyrone (Omagh).

YBZ/9501 Normal series since 1966. Reflective plates since 1968. Rear plate. Occasionally seen with euroband since around 1997. Euroband optional until 2021. BZ = County Down (Downpatrick).

WKZ/9714 Normal series since 1966. Reflective plates since 1968. Motorcycle. Occasionally seen with euroband since around 1997. Euroband optional until 2021. This one has IRL for Ireland. KZ = County Antrim (Ballymena).

WKZ/9714 Close-up of the above.

BIG/8109 Normal series since 1966. Reflective plates since 1968. Motorcycle. Occasionally seen with euroband since around 1997. Euroband optional until 2021. This one has the unofficial NI for Northern Ireland. IG = County Fermanagh (Enniskillen).

TCZ/8081 Normal series since 1966. Reflective plates since 1968. Motorcycle. Occasionally seen with euroband since around 1997. Euroband optional until 2021. This one has the unofficial N.Irl. for Northern Ireland. CZ = Belfast.

NIL 3 Normal series since 1966. Reflective plates since 1968. Since 1989 serial numbers below 1000 issued as cherished marks. Rear plate. Occasionally seen with euroband since around 1997. Euroband optional until 2021. IL = County Fermanagh (Enniskillen), but for cherished marks the district coding doesn't apply.

NIL 3 Close-up of the above.

IXI 12 Normal series since 1966. Reflective plates since 1968. Since 1989 serial numbers below 1000 issued as cherished marks. Front plate. Occasionally seen with euroband since around 1997. Euroband optional until 2021. XI = Belfast, but for cherished marks the district coding doesn't apply.

MIB 651 Normal series since 1966. Reflective plates since 1968. Since 1989 serial numbers below 1000 issued as cherished marks. Front plate. Occasionally seen with euroband since around 1997. Euroband optional until 2021. IB = Armagh, but for cherished marks the district coding doesn't apply. Note: It is common in Great Britain to register coaches that are some years old in Northern Ireland to disguise the age of the vehicle.

LIB 230 Normal series since 1966. Reflective plates since 1968. Since 1989 serial numbers below 1000 issued as cherished marks. Rear plate. Occasionally seen with euroband since around 1997. Euroband optional until 2021. IB = Armagh, but for cherished marks the district coding doesn't apply. This is a caravan displaying the same number as the towing vehicle.

DC Z190 Normal series since 1966. Reflective plates since 1968. Since 1989 serial numbers below 1000 issued as cherished marks. Rear plate. Occasionally seen with euroband since around 1997. Euroband optional until 2021, this one is unofficial with the English flag. CZ = Belfast, but for cherished marks the district coding doesn't apply. Illegally spaced.

016 VZ Trade plate. Front plate with a triangular protrusion bearing a licence holder. VZ = County Tyrone (Omagh).

016 VZ Close-up of the above.

016 VZ Rear plate of the above.

016 VZ Close-up of the above.

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