John, thanks again.
Therefore my original bit that you first quoted is fundamentally correct in that visitors can come, buy and legally use these vehicles/plates during their date validity BUT no longer. During this time the vehicles are used 'tax free' in respect of local Sales Tax, duties etc - albeit the tax may have to be initially paid and then reclaimed from elsewhere or with proof of export.
'Elsewhere' will, of course, have its own taxes upon Registration but these could be lower and/or based on a now used vehicle - or in the case of export outside EU even subject to the local habit of 'private negotiation'
As I originally was saying, folks shouldn't think they can continue to use these plates indefinitely - other country's Customs will recognise and not honour them, even if used by Visitors, beyond their date.
Similar to the German plates, red French 'TT' plates are used by non-EU Visitors buying new vehicles in France and using them under such arrangements.
Thanks 
I have never seen a moto with such plates, but I suppose it's possible.
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