Sale, maintenance and repair of motorcycles and related parts and accessories Companies in the UK

SIC 45400Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles|174.1% formed since 2020|Data updated 5 Jun 2026
2,591
Active

There are 2,591 active companies in the sale, maintenance and repair of motorcycles and related parts and accessories sector in the UK (SIC code 45400). This sector falls under Section G — Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles — of the UK Standard Industrial Classification. The sector has a relatively low 0.1% dissolution rate — 2,591 of 2,954 registrations remain active. The sector is experiencing rapid growth, with 174.1% of active businesses incorporated since 2020 — indicating strong recent demand. 90% of companies were formed after 2010, marking this as a sector with predominantly recent entrants. The average company age in this sector is 10.1 years. London leads with 13% of companies in this sector. Companies in this sector hold 12 government contracts valued at £0.5M.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, June 2026

2,591
Active Companies
G
SIC Section
1938
Oldest Company
174.1%
Growth (2020s)
10.1 yr
Avg Company Age

A rapidly growing sector with 174.1% of active companies formed since 2020.

Incorporation by Decade
15%
29%
50%
Pre-1990: 117
1990s: 80
2000s: 430
2010s: 849
2020s: 1,478

Data Signals

Governance
8,3575 src
Financial
5,1589 src
Compliance
2,24110 src
Risk
9218 src
Trade
7432 src
quality
483 src
ESG
244 src
operational
171 src
growth
132 src
innovation
62 src
corporate_structure
31 src

Sector Overview

The sale, maintenance and repair of motorcycles and related parts and accessories sector has a <Link href="/glossary/company-dissolution">0.1% dissolution rate</Link>. The average active company in this sector is 10.1 years old. Geographic concentration: 13% in LONDON.

0.1%
Dissolution rate
10.1 yrs
Avg company age

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 18 (43%)Medium: 5 (12%)Large: 19 (45%)

Government Activity

Companies in the sale, maintenance and repair of motorcycles and related parts and accessories sector have been awarded 12 government contracts worth £0.5M in total.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many sale, maintenance and repair of motorcycles and related parts and accessories companies are there in the UK?

There are 2,591 active companies classified under SIC code 45400 (Sale, maintenance and repair of motorcycles and related parts and accessories) in the UK, out of 2,954 total registered.

What is SIC code 45400?

SIC code 45400 stands for "Sale, maintenance and repair of motorcycles and related parts and accessories". It belongs to Section G — Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles of the UK Standard Industrial Classification.

Where are most sale, maintenance and repair of motorcycles and related parts and accessories companies located?

The largest concentrations are in LONDON (326), BRISTOL (32), BIRMINGHAM (27).

What is the average age of sale, maintenance and repair of motorcycles and related parts and accessories companies?

The average active sale, maintenance and repair of motorcycles and related parts and accessories company in the UK is 10.1 years old, with the oldest registration dating back to 1938.

What government data is available for sale, maintenance and repair of motorcycles and related parts and accessories companies?

Our database contains 17,531 data signals across 11 categories for active sale, maintenance and repair of motorcycles and related parts and accessories companies. The largest category is Governance with 8,357 signals from 5 government sources.

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