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Routes to your licence.

Getting through the motorbike or moped test can be something of a minefield. What do you have to do? CBT , motorcycle theory test, practical test, and in which order? One of the clearest explanations that we have seen is published by the Department for Transport's “ Think ” roads safety unit. These two simple flow charts show how to get either a Moped or Motorcycle licence and in what order. If you have any further questions, read our FAQ section then give us a ring if you still have any questions.

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So you want to ride a moped

If you hold a provisional moped licence you will need to:

Complete CBT

Remember - CBT certificates only last for 2 years.
You can now ride a moped on the road while displaying L-plates.
You may not ride on motorways or carry a pillion passenger.

Pass the theory test

Remember - Theory Test pass certificates only last for 2 years.

Pass the moped practical test

You can discard your L-plates and carry a pillion passenger.

If you hold a full car licence and passed your test before 1 February 2001 you can:

Ride without L-plates and carry a pillion passenger.

If you hold a full car licence but passed your test on or after 1 February 2001 you will need to:

Complete CBT

Your CBT certificate will last for the life of your driving licence.
You can ride without L-plates and carry a pillion passenger.

If you hold a full motorcycle licence you can:

Ride a moped without L-plates and carry a pillion passenger.

So you want to ride a motorcycle

If you hold a full moped licence with provisional motorcycle entitlement you will need to:

If you hold a provisional motorcycle licence or a full car licence with provisional motorcycle entitlement you will need to:

Complete CBT - however, this is not required if you passed a moped test after 1 December 1990 or are upgrading from one motorcycle category to a higher category (ie category A1 to category A).
Remember - CBT certificates only last for 2 years.

You can now ride a learner motorcycle (up to 125cc and power output not exceeding 11kW) on the road while displaying L-plates. You may not ride on motorways or carry a pillion passenger.

If you are over 21 years of age you may practice for the practical test on a large motorcycle provided you are accompanied AT ALL TIMES by an authorised Direct Access instructor who is riding another motorcycle and is in radio contact. You must wear fluorescent or reflective clothing and follow all other provisional licence restrictions.

Pass the theory test - however this is not required if you have already passed a 2-part moped test or a 2-part test for a lower category of motorcycle.
Remember - theory test pass certificates only last for 2 years.

Pass the motorcycle practical test

If you pass the practical test on a category A1 'light motorcycle' (75cc to 125cc and a maximum design speed of less than 100kmh) you can discard your L-plates and carry a pillion passenger.
Remember - you can only ride machines up to 125cc with a power output not exceeding 11kW.

If you pass the practical test on a category A 'standard motorcycle' (121cc to 125cc and capable of 100kmh) you can discard your L-plates and carry a pillion passenger.
Remember - for two years you are restricted to motorcycles up to 25kW with a power/weight ratio not exceeding 0.16kW/kg. After two years you can ride any machine.

If you pass the practical test on a category A 'large motorcycle' (power output at least 35kW) you can discard your L-plates, carry a pillion passenger and ride any motorcycle

Flowcharts Copyright Department for Transport, Nov 2004. Reproduced from leaflet “ Mopeds and motorcycles: routes to your licence” under core licence C02W0005674