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Your way to a FULL LICENCE Motoden provide 1 day basic rider training courses 7 days a week in
central London locations. These cost between £130 and £140 and include
everything you need to get started motorcycling.
If you want to ride a scooter or motorcycle these are the rules.
If you passed a car test before February 2001 you can legally ride a
49cc moped with a passenger. You don't need L plates. You are restricted
to 30mph. if you haven't ridden before we would strongly suggest that
you still take a basic rider training course.
Anyone else must take a basic motorcycle training course called
'compulsory basic training'. This training course can be taken with a
uk provisional or driving licence. If you are 17 or over you will be
entitled to ride any motorcycle or scooter up to 125cc. This entitlement
lasts for 2 years, you will not be able to take passengers or go on
motorways. You must display L plates.
If you are 16 and pass a cbt with a provisional licence you will be
entitled to ride any 49cc scooter or motorcycle restricted to 30mph. You
must display L plates, cannot carry passengers or go on motorways. This
entitlement lasts for 2 years.
If you passed your car test after February 2001 and you take a cbt
course you are entitled to ride a restricted 49cc motorcycle or
indefinitely with a passenger and no L plates.
The CBT course is the 1st part of a full motorcycle test. In order to
ride without L plates and take passengers it will be necessary to
complete the next three elements within the 2 year validity of your cbt
certificate. These elements are, motorcycle theory test. Module 1
practical test. Module 2 practical test. Motoden can help train you for
all these tests.
There are several motorcycle licence categories. If you wish to gain a full licence in any of the categories, you must pass the Motorcycle Theory Test before taking the Practical Test. This can be booked online at www.dsa.gov.uk
With a full car licence having passed pre-2001 you are eligible to ride a moped (50cc Scooter) without the need for any test or training (C.B.T). You are also allowed to carry a passenger and do not need to display ‘L’ plates.
If you passed your driving test after 2001, you must first complete your CBT before you can get ANY licence,
Click here for our CBT Training School information, and to book online. To obtain a Moped Licence you must be 17 or over. You must first complete your CBT. You must then pass the Motorcycle Theory Test, undertake training and a Practical Test on machine up to 50cc. Once you have passed your Practical Test, you will have a licence to ride any Moped (up to 50cc) without L-plates and you may carry a pillion passenger. 'A1' Light Motorcycle Licence (max power 11kW)
To obtain a 'A1' Light Motorcycle Licence you must be over the age of 17. You must first complete your CBT. You must then pass the Motorcycle Theory Test, undertake training and a Practical Test on machine up between 75cc & 125cc. Once you have passed your Practical Test, you will have a licence to ride any machine up to 125cc, so long as it's power is restricted to 11kW, without L-plates and you may carry a pillion passenger. 'A2' Restricted Licence (max power 25kW)
To obtain a 'A2' Restricted Licence you must be over the age of 17. You must first complete your CBT. You must then pass the Motorcycle Theory Test, undertake training and a Practical Test on a 120cc - 125cc machine (the machine must be capable of 100kph). Once you have passed your Practical Test, you will have a licence to ride any machine, so long as it's power is restricted to 25kW, without L-plates and you may carry a pillion passenger.The 'A2' Restricted Licence restricts you for 2 years ONLY. After which you can automatically upgrade your licence to a full category 'A' licence without taking any further training or tests and be able to ride any machine you want!This is the only big bike licence option available to those aged 17-20. If you reach the age of 21 whilst still restricted (within 2 years), you may take an Accelerated Access Practical Test on a bike capable of 47bhp or more and then obtain a full bike licence. Full Unrestricted Category 'A' Licence (Direct Access)
To obtain a Full Unrestricted Category 'A' Licence you must be over the age of 21. You must first complete your CBT. You must then pass the Motorcycle Theory Test, undertake training and a Practical Test on a machine with a minimum power output of 47bhp. Once you have passed your Practical Test, you will have a licence to ride any machine without L-plates and be able to carry a pillion passenger.You can only ride a large machine when accompanied by an authorised Direct Access Instructor. Provisional Licence Online or by PostBefore you can learn to drive a car, moped or motorcycle you must apply for a provisional driving licence.
We have these available for you to pick up at our Motoden Suzuki location, or you may fill in the form below and we'll post one to you right away!
Check out our Frequently Asked Questions for Parents for some additional information regarding younger riders.
Provisional Licence Application RequestComplete the form below and we'll pop one in the post for you!
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