June 2026 L-Category (Scooters, Motorcycles & other light vehicles) New Vehicle Registrations
MCIA has today published the new vehicle registration numbers for the L-Category vehicle sector for the month of June.
This includes Mopeds, Scooters, Motorcycles and other categories within the wider L-Category vehicle types.
The total market in June 2026 closed with sustained growth of 13% compared to June 2025, with the year-to-date market volumes showing a positive 15.2%.
Approaching the close of the first quarter of the financial year, June saw the main segments across the sector witnessing clear growth with Motorcycle registrations in the month rising by 14.5% and all Scooters segment seeing an increase of 6.8%.
June saw registrations of Adventure Bikes grow once again with an increase of 20.2% and a year-to-date position of 23.8% positive. Modern classic bikes also saw an increase in registrations of 23.1% in the month with Road Sport registrations following shortly behind with a 22.4% ahead of June 2025 and a year-to-date growth of 18.1%.
Tony Campbell, CEO of MCIA, said: “As we reach halfway through the calendar year, the June market is another positive message, demonstrating the continued appeal of mopeds, motorcycles and other vehicles in our sector, despite the economic pressures facing both businesses and consumers.
“With a shake up on the horizon for this Government, we continue to be adamant in our view that our sector needs support and that this Government must respond positively to the on-going rider licence review. By agreeing to meet with our sector, we can discuss a concrete plan around how our industry is central to this Government’s new transport strategy.
“This strong year-on-year growth again highlights the important role our sector plays in providing affordable and practical transport, but we now need to see action from Government to ensure that this can be a secure transport solution available to all communities across the UK.”
More details on the June 2026 registration figures can be found here.
Please credit MCIA when quoting this information.
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Notes for Editors:
MCIA is the body that represents the UK L-Category vehicle industry. L-Category vehicles can be defined as motorised lightweight scooters, motorcycles, tricycles and quadricycles, typically with zero or low-emission power.
Within regulation they are defined as ‘L-Category’ vehicles (Regulation 168/2013) and are a great solution to the congestion and air quality challenges we all face. They are also sometimes referred to as powered light vehicles (PLV).
For more information about the work of MCIA and L-Category vehicles, or to interview MCIA’s CEO, Tony Campbell, please contact info@MCIA.co.uk