The National Motorcycle Dealers Association (NMDA) has responded to the release of the Motorcycle Industry Association’s (MCIA) full-year registration figures, which show the UK market closed 2025 at 93,922 units, a 19.3% decline compared with 2024.
The decline reflects the impact of pre-registrations at the end of 2024 ahead of Euro 5+ regulations, as well as ongoing challenges from supply chain disruptions and rising living costs. Despite this, monthly registration trends in the second half of 2025 show a gradual stabilisation, signalling a recovery in market demand.
Symon Cook, head of the NMDA, said: “While overall annual registrations are down, we are encouraged by the improving trends through the latter part of 2025. Dealers are reporting steady demand for both new and used motorcycles. We look forward to working with the government to ensure the sector receives the support it needs to continue rebuilding confidence in 2026.”