March 2026 L-Category (Scooters, Motorcycles & other light vehicles) New Vehicle Registrations

MCIA has today published the new vehicle registrations for the month of March 2026.

This includes Mopeds, Scooters, Motorcycles and other vehicles within the wider L-Category (L1 to L7)

The month of March closed with a continued growth of 15.1% compared to the same month in 2025 and year to date growth of 15.2%, with the main segments of Motorcycles closing Q1 by growing 14.6% and scooters again growing by 17.5%.   

As you would expect, all style segments experienced growth during Q1 with Adventure leading the way by increasing year on year at a positive 27.4% which is well ahead of the market trend.  

Tony Campbell, CEO of MCIA, said: “It is encouraging to see the first quarter close positively against the same period in 2025. Whilst expected (considering the large market distortions impacting the end of 2024 and early part of 2025). This positive start to 2026 will have a real impact on the sector which is still recovering from 2025.  

Whilst it is comforting to see a ceasefire in the Middle East conflict, we hope this continues and eventually leads to a reduction in fuel prices and the wider cost of living which no doubt with positively impact consumer confidence. 

Finally, it was disappointing to see the Government fail to extend the Motorcycle Plug in Grant sighting other priorities. With the now published integrated transport strategy, yet again we see Government ignoring how this sector can and should play a key role in personal mobility and transport in addition to being an important contributor to the wider economy. My team will continue to lobby hard in order to ensure we gain full recognition and support. 

More details on the March 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