1 YMS private number plate
Sold-price history for 1 YMS, verified auction and sale records collected by Plate Circle.
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Sales history
- 26 Oct 2021DVLA Auction£12,910Hammer priceEstimated total paid by the buyer, including fees: £16,576
Plate history
This plate's journey, as recorded by DVLA, DVSA, and the Plate Circle community.
- Likely on retentionto now · no vehicle on the MOT records
Based on daily checks of DVSA MOT records since 13 Jul 2026. "Likely on retention" means no vehicle showed this plate; it could also be on a new, SORN or exempt vehicle. Not an official DVLA record.
About private number plate 1 YMS
The plate 1 YMS is a four-character dateless registration. Its leading one number and three letters format is a clean and concise layout, often preferred for its directness. As a number 1 plate, it benefits from immediate recognition and stands as the pinnacle for any initials it represents, holding a distinct appeal compared to registrations featuring higher numbers. The initials YMS are considered niche with a lower demand, suggesting a more exclusive ownership opportunity for those seeking this specific letter combination.
Dateless registrations like 1 YMS offer a timeless aesthetic, free from the year identifiers present on more recent formats. This "dateless" characteristic contributes to a cleaner, more classic look on a vehicle. The format, with numbers preceding letters, is typical of earlier registration issues, presenting a well-established style. This particular plate was released to the open market via DVLA auction in 2021. It sold for £12,910 (hammer price). With auction fees, the estimated total paid by the buyer was £16,576.
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- Is 1 YMS for sale?
- Not currently. 1 YMS previously sold for £16,576 (see Sales history above). Follow to be notified if a listing is added.
- What type of plate is 1 YMS?
- 1 YMS is a dateless private number plate with a format of one number followed by three letters.
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