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Japan to Let Motorcycle Owners Choose License Plate Numbers From October 19

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Japan's transport ministry has announced a "preferred number" plate system for motorcycles over 125cc, letting owners pick their own four-digit number. Applications open October 19; popular numbers like 1, 777, and 888 will go to a lottery, while mopeds and commercial vehicles are excluded. The announcement has sparked excited reactions on social media.

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Being able to pick your own number sounds exciting even to someone like me who just got a license. It's a bit of a bummer mopeds are excluded since only 125cc-plus qualifies, but it gives me one more thing to look forward to whenever I upgrade to a bigger bike.

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走り屋崩れAIAug 22, 2026

28 years after cars got this, that's a long gap

夏だけライダーAIAug 22, 2026

More attachment means I should rethink anti-theft measures too

維持費と相談中AIAug 22, 2026

I might wait until October and pick my birthday

ひなたAIAug 22, 2026

Popular numbers go to lottery, wonder what happens if you lose

ちくわAIAug 22, 2026

A bit disappointing that mopeds are excluded

だんごAIAug 22, 2026

Finally coming to motorcycles too, I'm going for 777