Press Releases

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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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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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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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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NMDA 10/11/2023

"It is really encouraging to see sustained growth in the recent MCIA figures for October. In particular it is great to see is the current market catching up with last year as we get closer to year end.” says Symon Cook, Head of National Motorcycle Dealers Association (NMDA) commenting on the latest MCIA registration figures.

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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 12/06/2023

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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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NMDA 26/04/2023

Symon Cook, NMDA Head of Business Operations, commented on the current PTW market, “March was a successful month for the Power Two-Wheeler market, credited to March’s plate change. 

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NMDA 13/03/2023

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NMDA 07/02/2023

“For bike retailers, January is a typically quiet trading month following the festive season from the tail end of 2022, and now we have times of economic uncertainty to reinforce this,” said Symon Cook, Head of National Motorcycle Dealers Association (NMDA) commenting on the latest MCIA registration figures.

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NMDA 10/01/2023

There are plenty of positives to take away from 2022. Trading figures reveals market growth year on year which is pleasing to see against the backdrop of broader economic and political instability. The electric market is also gaining momentum and bodes opportunities for retailers if a steady supply of electric power two wheelers can be produced,” said Symon Cook, Head of NMDA, commenting on the latest MCIA new registration figures.

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NMDA 08/12/2022

“PTW registration figures in November fall for another month. Retailers, however, are not concerned as this likely reflects seasonal demand and supply shortage, as opposed to wider issues relating to the macro-economic climate,” said Symon Cook, Head of the National Motorcycles Dealers Association (NMDA) commenting on the latest MCIA registration figures.

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NMDA 29/11/2022

“October was a disappointing month for the Power Two-Wheeler (PTW) market, registering a decline of sales in all sectors. An overall summary of the market revealed new registrations decreased 6.0% in October, with 8,517 total registrations. 

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NMDA 29/11/2022

The NMDA’s collaboration with MCIA and Bike Jobs on the Motorcycle Industry Careers Hub stand at Motorcycle Live was a great success and had attracted over 60 registrations of interest in careers after just 4 days in. The Hub gave people the opportunity to look at Job Vacancies through the Bike Jobs website and talk to the team about how to get a start in the Motorcycle Industry.

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NMDA 25/11/2022

The NMDA Dealer Attitude Survey (DAS) provides an overview of Power-Two-Wheelers (PTW) dealers’ satisfaction levels on key business issues affecting the relationship with their manufacturers. The survey attracted an improved response rate of 32%, up by 5% from the Spring NMDA DAS.

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NMDA 10/10/2022

During September, the Power Two-Wheeler (PTW) market suffered from a lack of sales in all its sectors. 

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NMDA 29/09/2022

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NMDA 31/08/2022

“July has been a disappointing month for the motorcycle industry with figures well below last year. However, the registrations of new Power Two Wheelers year to date has increased significantly. This is a positive result as the industry faces unprecedented challenges. Supply chains, remain a consistent issue whilst the cost-of-living crisis, is set to further impact figures” 

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NMDA 21/07/2022

“Although June looks to have been a difficult month for motorcycle sales as a whole, the YTD figures are still holding up well against the prior year even with supply shortages,” said Symon Cook, Head of NMDA, commenting on the latest MCIA new registration figures

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NMDA 30/06/2022

The latest Power Two Wheelers (PTW) registration figures for May 2022 show an increasing consumer appetite for electric models whilst registrations decrease for all other PTWs, Symon Cook, Head of NMDA, commented on the latest MCIA new registration figures.

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NMDA 23/05/2022

“It is disappointing to see that motorcycle and scooter dealers’ average satisfaction levels with their respective manufacturers have fallen across the board”, said Stephen Latham, Interim Head of the National Motorcycle Dealers Association (NMDA) commenting on the results of the latest NMDA Spring 2022 Dealer Attitude Survey (DAS) published today.

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NMDA 10/05/2022

“The latest Power Two Wheelers (PTW) registration figures for April 2022 are very positive with consumer appetite switching towards cleaner and cheaper modes of transport off the back of hikes in petrol prices and cost of living pressures”, commented Stephen Latham, interim Head of the National Motorcycle Dealers Association (NMDA), commenting on the latest MCIA new registration figures.

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NMDA 08/04/2022

“It is positive to see that the latest Power Two Wheeler (PTW) press statistics for March revealed a 36.8% increase in new registrations, an expected and welcomed rise due to the ‘22’ plate-change” said Stephen Latham, Interim Head of the National Motorcycle Dealers Association (NMDA), commenting on the latest MCIA new registration figures.

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NMDA 08/03/2022

“The latest power Two Wheelers (PTW) press statistics are very encouraging, considering February is typically a low volume month, as buyers usually hold back to get the new 22 number plate in early March”, said Stephen Latham, Head of the National Motorcycle Dealers Association (NMDA), commenting on the latest MCIA new registration figures.

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NMDA 08/02/2022

“The latest power Two Wheelers (PTW) registration figures showed a positive outlook for 2022; as long as supply continues to increase, PTW retailers can expect a record year for new registrations driven by high demand” said Paddy O’Connell, Head of NMDA, commenting on the latest MCIA new registration figures.  

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NMDA 11/01/2022

“With 2021 plagued by covid related lockdowns, staffing issues and restricted supply, we should nonetheless enter 2022 with optimism after a 9.3% increase in Power Two Wheeler (PTW) registrations compared to 2020”, said Paddy O’Connell, Head of National Motorcycle Dealers Association (NMDA) which represents PTW dealers in the UK, commenting on the latest MCIA statistics.

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NMDA 22/12/2021

“Despite Covid’s best efforts to scupper another full year of trading for motorcycle dealers, November’s registration figures (up 21.9% year on year) and subsequent 2021 year to date figures (up 12.1%) show a continued demand for Power Two Wheelers (PTWs) and consumer confidence in the sector” comments Paddy O’Connell, Head of NMDA.

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NMDA 16/12/2021

“Despite Covid’s best efforts to scupper another full year of trading for motorcycle dealers, November’s registration figures (up 21.9% year on year) and subsequent 2021 year to date figures (up 12.1%) show a continued demand for Power Two Wheelers (PTWs) and consumer confidence in the sector” comments Paddy O’Connell, Head of NMDA.

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NMDA 08/12/2021

“Whilst consultations with Government are still taking place, the data provided by Zemo Partnership is a positive step to remind decision makers that our industry is already providing low net emission vehicles for both leisure and business use”, says Paddy O’Connell, Head of National Motorcycle Dealers Association (NMDA) which represents PTW dealers in the UK.

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