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20 October

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20 October

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Plate change marks 2.2 percent increase in motorcycle market

NMDA 08/10/2018

“Sales were up 2.2% in the motorcycle market during September, marking a positive plate change month. On average year-to-date each month on average has seen around 9,300 bikes registered, however 12,493 bikes were sold in September, 34% more units than the average month”, said Stephen Latham, Head of the National Motorcycle Dealers Association (NMDA) which represents motorcycle retailers across the UK.

Funding for new motorcycle technician apprenticeship approved

NMDA 25/09/2018

“The NMDA is pleased to announce that the funding level for the new motorcycle technician apprenticeship standard has now been approved”, said Stephen Latham, Head of the National Motorcycle Dealers Association (NMDA) which represents motorcycle retailers across the UK.

Motorcycle sales come back strong in June

NMDA 10/07/2018

“Following a turbulent few months, it is encouraging to see that the motorcycle market bounced back in June with registrations up 7.8%”, said Stephen Latham, Head of the National Motorcycle Dealers Association (NMDA) which represents motorcycle retailers across the UK.

Almost 1,000 more machines were put on the road this month compared to the same period last year. Year to-date, the market is also up 2% on 2017.

Plate change marks 2.2 percent increase in motorcycle market

NMDA 08/10/2018

Motorcycle registrations grow in August ahead of plate-change

NMDA 10/09/2018

“It is encouraging to see that registrations of motorcycles in the UK grew by 9.1% in August from the same month last year”, said Stephen Latham, Head of the National Motorcycle Dealers Association (NMDA) which represents motorcycle retailers across the UK.

Motorcycle sales decrease in July

NMDA 08/08/2018

“The motorcycle market was back to its downward trend in July with registrations down -2.5%”, said Stephen Latham, Head of the National Motorcycle Dealers Association (NMDA) which represents motorcycle retailers across the UK.

New trailblazer motorcycle technician apprenticeship is fully approved

NMDA 30/07/2018

“Following three years of intense work, NMDA is pleased to announce that our motorcycle trailblazer apprenticeship standard and ‘end-point assessment’ have finally been signed off as ready to go by the Government”, said Stephen Latham, Head of the National Motorcycle Dealers Association (NMDA) which represents motorcycle retailers across the UK.

Motorcycle market remains stable

NMDA 12/06/2018

“Following a challenging year in 2017 for new motorcycle registrations due to the oversupply of run-out euro-3’s, we were expecting better results this year, however, whilst the market is stable, registrations have only improved 0.7% in May, said Stephen Latham, Head of the National Motorcycle Dealers Association (NMDA) which represents motorcycle retailers across the UK.

NMDA dealer attitude survey spring 2018 results revealed

NMDA 14/05/2018

“The NMDA is pleased to see that this year’s Spring 2018 Dealer Attitude Survey received a response rate of 28%. Participants in this survey were made up of 90% of independently owned franchise dealers, and 10% privately owned groups. 53% were single brand dealer’s whist the remainder of 47% were multi-franchised,” commented Stephen Latham, Head of the National Motorcycle Dealers Association (NMDA).

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