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MARCH’S POWERED TWO-WHEELER (PTW) NEW REGISTRATIONS FALL BELOW THOSE OF THE SAME PERIOD LAST YEAR, ELECTRIC EXPERIENCES MODEST GROWTH

NMDA 09/04/2024

“March’s typically anticipated boost in registrations, driven by being a plate change month, fell short with a slight -3.7% decrease when compared to March 2023. Despite this, new powered two-wheeler (PTW) registrations still performed admirably with 16,803 total registrations in the month,” says Symon Cook, Head of National Motorcycle Dealers Association (NMDA) commenting on the latest MCIA registration figures.  

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2024 STARTS OFF STRONGLY FOR POWERED TWO WHEELERS, ELECTRIC ADOPTION REMAINS SLOW  

NMDA 26/02/2024

“With the final months of 2023 signalling a challenging time for motorcycle sales it is promising to see a turnaround as we enter 2024. It is encouraging to see these positive sales when we look at the current economic climate and the impact of the usual winter months.” says Symon Cook, Head of National Motorcycle Dealers Association (NMDA), commenting on the latest MCIA registration figures.  

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DECEMBER ROUNDS OFF DISAPPOINTING YEAR FOR PTW REGISTRATIONS AS NMDA CALLS FOR CLARITY FROM GOVERNMENT IN NEW YEAR

NMDA 15/01/2024

“December’s figures round off what has been a disappointing year for PTW registrations. Whilst models such as adventure, naked and road sport saw an increase on 2022 figures, it appears that uncertainty around the economy and supply chain issues have had a considerable impact on registrations throughout 2023,” says Symon Cook, Head of National Motorcycle Dealers Association (NMDA) commenting on the latest MCIA registration figures.

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BIKE MARKET TAKES A HIT AS GOVERNMENT FAILS TO INSPIRE CONFIDENCE WITH ELECTRIC PTW

NMDA 08/12/2023

“With the wet, windy and cold weather approaching, it is unsurprising that the November figures experienced a decrease in registrations. Nevertheless, it is still disappointing, as it had appeared that the market was gaining considerable ground,” says Symon Cook, Head of National Motorcycle Dealers Association (NMDA) commenting on the latest MCIA registration figures.  

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’73 PLATE CHANGE SETS PTW MARKET BACK ON TRACK

NMDA 12/10/2023

“As predicted last month’s new number plate has proven to be a month of success for Power Two Wheeler (PTW) registrations” says Symon Cook, Head of National Motorcycle Dealers Association (NMDA) commenting on the latest MCIA registration figures.

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NMDA ANNOUNCES RELEASE OF HIGHLY ANTICIPATED AND REVAMPED DEALER ATTITUDE SURVEY

NMDA 12/06/2023

“The National Motorcycle Dealers Association (NMDA) is pleased to announce the release of the latest edition of our Dealer Attitude Survey (DAS). The survey provides a comprehensive overview of the motorcycle retail sector’s satisfaction levels in key business areas that affect the relationship with their respective manufacturers. We are excited to have also joined forces with a data analytics company, Metryx, to provide a new and refreshed look for the report, providing an easier, more accessible read” said Symon Cook, Head of the NMDA which represents Power Two-Wheeler Retailers across the UK.

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