If I were you, I'd wait.
However, there is no reason why he can't take it as the paperwork for the retention and the authorisation to get the new plates made up will all be sent to you. You'll have the money and the paperwork so you'll be fine. The onus will be on the buyer to change the plates from your private one, to the date plate when you notify him.
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