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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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