TVS Apache RTR 160/180/200 Rear Number Plate Illuminator Lamp – N9220490

TVS number-plate illumination lamp reference N9220490 for compatible Apache RTR 160, RTR 180 and RTR 200 rear-fender lighting assemblies.

The N9220490 Number Plate Illuminator is a separately identified rear-lighting component that directs light onto the motorcycle’s registration plate. It is installed in specified rear-fender and licence-plate arrangements. This is not a brake lamp, turn indicator, registration-plate bracket or complete rear mudguard.

Before ordering: Check that the original lighting arrangement uses N9220490. Certain models and revisions instead list another number-plate lamp reference such as N7221090 (Euro IV option) or a different LED plate-light assembly. The exact bulb type and whether the retail unit includes a bulb are not guaranteed without physical inspection.

Product specifications

Exact motorcycle compatibility and fitment

TVS manufacturer and distributor catalogue evidence includes N9220490 in the rear number-plate / rear-indicator assemblies of several Apache families. Fitment remains generation and lighting-configuration dependent.

Fitment note: The 2018 RTR 160 4V rear-fender assembly lists N9220490 (one) and separately lists a 12V 3.4W bulb, while a 2020/2021 reference includes N7221090 as a Euro IV option. This distinction prevents incorrect “all years/all variants” claims.

Key part-number differences

A dark rear number plate can be caused by the bulb, the illuminator body or wiring; these are separately identified service components. Correct troubleshooting can avoid buying the wrong spare.

What does the number-plate illuminator do?

The illuminator provides light for the registration plate in low-light conditions when the relevant vehicle lighting circuit is active. It is separate from the tail/brake-light circuit and the turn indicators.

A damaged or missing illuminator can leave the rear number plate insufficiently lit. If the light is not working, first identify whether the bulb, wiring, connector, supply or housing is at fault.

Reasons to select the exact TVS reference

Part-number clarity: N9220490 identifies the number-plate illuminator rather than a general “Apache back light”.

Multiple catalogue applications: the same reference appears in documented rear-fender assemblies of multiple TVS motorcycles.

Correct separation: the bulb and cord set are separately itemised in some diagrams, so the listing avoids assuming they are included in every retail pack.

Generation safety: alternative Euro IV and LED plate-light references are treated separately.

Bulb, holder and electrical specification

TVS parts diagrams for some older Apache RTR 160 4V configurations show an associated 12V 3.4W bulb, code 5227360. Other diagrams list an alternative Euro IV lamp N7221090.

Do not assume the same bulb specification, bulb inclusion, socket shape or connector pinout for every motorcycle that may share the N9220490 illuminator reference. Verify against the fitted assembly and physical stock.

Current MRP and seller prices

TVS’s dated May 2024 price list records ₹212 MRP for N9220490 with HSN 85122010. This historical figure is not a confirmed current printed MRP.

Current exact-code seller listings include approximately ₹292 at Parts My Bike and ₹310.34 at Parts on Bike. Prices and stock may change; obtain the current unit MRP and purchase cost before setting the UTH selling price.

Genuine part identification

N9220490 is a TVS spare-part number. Whether an individual retail item is genuine must be verified from the actual manufacturer packaging and part label; a catalogue number alone does not authenticate a seller’s item.

What you receive

1 × TVS Number Plate Illuminator – N9220490.

Not included as separate components: Separate bulb, bulb holder or cord set unless packaged with the actual retail unit, rear licence-plate bracket, tail lamp, turn signals, rear fender, replacement wiring harness and loose mounting hardware.

Before purchasing – fitment checklist

1. Confirm N9220490 from the original lamp or correct TVS model-year parts diagram.
2. Check the number-plate light rather than the rear tail lamp or turn indicators.
3. Compare mounting location, illuminator profile, lens, bulb opening and electrical wiring.
4. Check whether your year/market uses an alternative lamp such as N7221090 or an LED unit.
5. If the light does not function, inspect the bulb, connector, wiring and appropriate fuse before replacing the illuminator.
6. Check retail packaging and included components before installation or electrical connection.

Installation and safety guidance

Switch the ignition off before working on the rear-lighting circuit. Follow the TVS service instructions for accessing the number-plate illuminator and its wiring.

Compare the new illuminator with the original, including fixing geometry and bulb connection. Where the bulb is a separate component, use the specification appropriate to the vehicle.

Do not force connectors, cut original wiring unnecessarily or install an incompatible bulb that may cause overheating.

Secure the lamp so that it properly directs light toward the registration plate. Verify tail/brake lights, indicators and number-plate illumination after installation.

Troubleshooting and inspection

• Number plate stays dark while other rear lights work: inspect illuminator bulb and supply connection.
• Intermittent illumination: check harness and connector corrosion or vibration-related wiring faults.
• Housing broken after rear-fender impact: inspect bracket as well as the lamp.
• New replacement lamp does not fit: compare the original part number with alternate Euro IV or LED references.
• Poor illumination despite working bulb: examine lens condition, lamp alignment and mounting position.

Service warning: Ensure the number plate is illuminated and legible as required by the applicable road rules before riding after dark; use a qualified technician for wiring or connector faults.

Frequently asked questions

1. What is TVS N9220490?

A number-plate illumination lamp used in selected TVS rear-fender assemblies.

2. Is it a rear brake light?

No. It is for illuminating the licence plate, not signalling braking.

3. Is it a turn indicator?

No. The left and right turn indicators are separate parts.

4. Does it fit Apache RTR 160 2V?

It is documented in selected RTR 160 parts catalogues. Check the year and fitted lamp.

5. Does it fit Apache RTR 180?

It is listed for applicable RTR 180 rear-fender configurations.

6. Does it fit Apache RTR 160 4V?

Yes, for specific catalogue configurations, including a 2018 reference. Some other versions use a different lamp.

7. Does it fit Apache RTR 200 4V?

The exact reference appears in selected Apache 200 parts references. Match the existing unit.

8. Is it suitable for every Apache year?

No. Later and market-specific versions may have another lamp reference.

9. Does it fit RTR 310?

The RTR 310 dedicated rear diagram identifies LED plate lamp N7224410; N9220490 fitment is not established.

10. Does it fit Star City Plus?

Some retailers list that application, but a manufacturer catalogue match was not independently verified.

11. Does it fit Scooty Zest?

Some retailers list it, but the original part number should be confirmed first.

12. Is a bulb included?

A bulb is separately itemised in relevant TVS catalogues; the retail-pack inclusion has not been verified.

13. Which bulb does it use?

Selected older diagrams show 5227360, 12V 3.4W. Match your exact assembly.

14. Is it an LED lamp?

The exact N9220490 construction should be verified physically; a different LED lamp is listed on some newer models.

15. Is wiring included?

A separate cord set is listed on several TVS diagrams, so a full additional harness is not guaranteed.

16. Is this the number-plate holder?

No. It is the light for the registration plate, not the bracket.

17. How many pieces are supplied?

One illuminator unit.

18. Does it come with mounting bolts?

No separate bolt kit is confirmed as included.

19. Can replacing it fix a dark number plate?

Only if the illuminator is defective; check bulb and wiring too.

20. What is N7221090?

Another TVS number-plate lamp reference shown for selected Euro IV configurations.

21. Is N9220490 genuine TVS?

It is an official TVS part reference. Confirm the genuineness of the specific stock from the package.

22. Is there a current MRP?

Only the May 2024 price-list MRP of ₹212 was confirmed; inspect current packaging.

23. Will this fit a custom tail tidy?

An aftermarket bracket may have different mounts. Confirm fitment before ordering.

24. Can I install it at home?

It requires correct mounting and electrical checks. Have a technician install it if uncertain.

25. Does it include the rear fender?

No. The rear mudguard and number-plate bracket are separate parts.

26. Is it suitable for TVS Flame?

A historical Flame rear-fender catalogue lists N9220490. Verify the exact motorcycle variant.

27. How do I avoid ordering a wrong lamp?

Compare part number, mounting profile, electrical connector and the vehicle-specific diagram.

28. What if my lamp lights only intermittently?

Check connectors, wiring, bulb contacts and vibration damage before replacing components.

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TVS part number: N9220490   |   Quantity: 1   |   Application: Selected Apache RTR 160/180/200 rear plate light