What type of number plate is R555 OSY?

R555 OSY is a Prefix style number plate (letter + number + letters). Personalised number plates have no official meaning — they are combinations of letters and numbers issued by the DVLA.

Is R555 OSY available to buy, and what does it cost?

R555 OSY is not currently listed for sale on NewReg. We can investigate availability on your behalf — use the Register Interest button and our team will research the plate and contact you with pricing. NewReg has been sourcing personalised number plates since 1989.

What is included when I buy R555 OSY from NewReg?

Your purchase of R555 OSY from NewReg includes: full DVLA transfer service — we handle all paperwork on your behalf at no extra charge beyond the standard DVLA transfer fee, a certificate of entitlement, and road-legal acrylic number plates. The £80 DVLA transfer fee is shown separately at checkout and paid direct to the DVLA. NewReg has been a DVLA-recognised reseller and CNDA member since 1989.

Can I put R555 OSY on my car?

Under DVLA rules, a number plate cannot make a vehicle appear newer than it is. R555 OSY can be assigned to a vehicle first registered on or after 1997 — it cannot be placed on a vehicle registered before that date.

Does NewReg offer a price guarantee on R555 OSY?

Yes. NewReg guarantees you will not find R555 OSY advertised cheaper by any other UK dealer. If you do find a lower price for the same plate, we will beat it — our guarantee covers the full cost including the plate rights, VAT, and the DVLA transfer fee. See our price match guarantee at newreg.co.uk/services/guarantee/

R555 OSY Number Plate

R555 OSY

Prefix 1997

R555 OSY is a Prefix style number plate (letter + number + letters), first issued in 1997.

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Plate Details

Registration R555 OSY

Plate type Prefix

Year available R — 1997

Initials OSY

DVLA transfer fee £80 (VAT exempt)

Age restriction 1997 or newer

R555 OSY is a prefix-style registration, identified by the letter R at the start of the plate. The prefix letter R corresponds to the 1997 registration period. Under DVLA rules, this plate can be assigned to any vehicle first registered on or after 1997. Prefix plates were issued between 1983 and 2001 and remain popular for their clean, readable format.

Registration History

R555 OSY was first made available in 1997. The original issuing office for this combination is Mid Lothian C.C.. Local council and county borough offices issued plates within their geographic area — the issuing office identifies the regional origin of the registration.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of number plate is R555 OSY?

R555 OSY is a Prefix style number plate (letter + number + letters). Personalised number plates have no official meaning — they are combinations of letters and numbers issued by the DVLA.
Is R555 OSY available to buy, and what does it cost?

R555 OSY is not currently listed for sale on NewReg. We can investigate availability on your behalf — use the Register Interest button and our team will research the plate and contact you with pricing. NewReg has been sourcing personalised number plates since 1989.
What is included when I buy R555 OSY from NewReg?

Your purchase of R555 OSY from NewReg includes: full DVLA transfer service — we handle all paperwork on your behalf at no extra charge beyond the standard DVLA transfer fee, a certificate of entitlement, and road-legal acrylic number plates. The £80 DVLA transfer fee is shown separately at checkout and paid direct to the DVLA. NewReg has been a DVLA-recognised reseller and CNDA member since 1989.
When was R555 OSY first issued?

R555 OSY was first made available in 1997.
Can I put R555 OSY on my car?

Under DVLA rules, a number plate cannot make a vehicle appear newer than it is. R555 OSY can be assigned to a vehicle first registered on or after 1997 — it cannot be placed on a vehicle registered before that date.
Does NewReg offer a price guarantee on R555 OSY?

Yes. NewReg guarantees you will not find R555 OSY advertised cheaper by any other UK dealer. If you do find a lower price for the same plate, we will beat it — our guarantee covers the full cost including the plate rights, VAT, and the DVLA transfer fee. See our price match guarantee at newreg.co.uk/services/guarantee/