BOB 87Y private number plate

BOB 87Y is a six-character suffix-style UK private number plate. The registration is structured as three letters followed by three characters, specifically BOB and then 87Y. This format, with the final letter acting as the suffix or age identifier, was introduced as part of the UK’s vehicle registration system. The suffix era for this format broadly spans August 1982 to July 1983.

The prominent initials BOB are often associated with personal names, and this plate’s structure lends itself to such readings. The three-letter combination BOB is commonly encountered and may hold particular significance. Based on historical analysis, registrations read as personal names or initials tend to have broader buyer appeal.

This specific registration was released to the open market via DVLA auction in 2021. It sold for £16,705 (hammer price). While the format associated with BOB 87Y has a recognisable era within UK vehicle registration history, this particular mark was first available for purchase decades later, aligning with the current system's method for reissuing desirable registrations.

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