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Which licence is for you? - all you need to know
From AGE 16 - Category AM
From AGE 16 - Category AM
You need:
A provisional licence
CBT (valid for 2 years)
L - plates
Restrictions:
You can ride a moped or scooter up to 50cc with a top speed not above 28mph, displaying L plates.
If you pass the DVSA theory test, module 1 and module 2 tests for category AM mopeds / scooters you do not need to show L plates or ever renew your CBT.
From AGE 17 - Category A1
From AGE 16 - Category AM
You Need:
A provisional licence or full car licence with provisional motorcycle entitlement
CBT (valid for 2 years)
L - plates
Restrictions:
You can ride a light motorcycle, up to 125cc, category A1 displaying L plates.
If you pass the DVSA theory test, Module 1 and Module 2 tests for Cat A1 motorcycles you do not need to show L plates or ever renew your CBT.
From AGE 19 - Category A2
You Need:
A provisional licence or full car licence with provisional motorcycle entitlement
CBT Required
Restrictions:
You MUST pass DVSA theory test, module 1 and module 2 bike tests for middleweight motorcycles, category A2.
You can ride motorbikes with:
- at least 245cc
- a power output 20kW to 35kW
- a power to weight ratio not more than 0.2kW/
You Need:
A provisional licence or full car licence with provisional motorcycle entitlement
CBT Required
Restrictions:
You MUST pass DVSA theory test, module 1 and module 2 bike tests for middleweight motorcycles, category A2.
You can ride motorbikes with:
- at least 245cc
- a power output 20kW to 35kW
- a power to weight ratio not more than 0.2kW/kg
The motorbike must also not be derived from a vehicle of more than double its power.
You can also ride motorbikes in category A1.
From AGE 24 - Category A
You Need:
A provisional licence or full car licence with provisional motorcycle entitlement
CBT Required
Restrictions:
You MUST pass DVSA theory test, module 1 and module 2 bike tests for unrestricted motorcycles, category A.
You can ride:
- motorcycles over 595cc
- motorcycles with a power output over 50kW
- motor tricycles with a power output m
You Need:
A provisional licence or full car licence with provisional motorcycle entitlement
CBT Required
Restrictions:
You MUST pass DVSA theory test, module 1 and module 2 bike tests for unrestricted motorcycles, category A.
You can ride:
- motorcycles over 595cc
- motorcycles with a power output over 50kW
- motor tricycles with a power output more than 15kW
You can also ride motorcycles in categories A1 and A2.
Progressive Access
Progressive Access
Progressive Access means that if you have already passed a motorcycle test you can upgrade to the next category after holding your licence for 2 years, before reaching the age limit for that category. For example -
riders passing an A2 at 19 or 20 can upgrade to a full A at 21 or 22 years old, before the minimum age of 24.
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Welcome to Specialist Motor and Rider Training
Please come in and look around and check out some of winter our deals:
Motorbike taster sessions: £25
CBT: from 1st October - £100
Category A2 - A upgrade: £499
Full bike courses (DAS) : from £699
Motorbike lessons: from £45 p/h
Driving lessons: £35 p/h / £55 p/90mins
Driving lessons blocks: £320 - 6 x 90 mins
£340 - 10 x 60 mins