Moped
From 16You may ride: A moped: under 50cc, not exceeding 45 km/h (about 28 mph), and no more than 250 kg.
Gained by passing a moped test. Also automatically given to those who pass their car test. But you must still complete C.B.T.
Types of licence
Four categories, four minimum ages, and one route between them most people never hear about.
Types of licence
Four categories, four minimum ages
Small motorcycle
From 17You may ride: Up to 125 cc, with a power output not exceeding 14.6 bhp / 11 kw.
Gained by passing the practical tests on a motorcycle with an engine size of 120–125 cc (not exceeding 11 kw).
Medium motorcycle
From 19You may ride: Up to 46.6 bhp (35 kw). A restricted machine must not be derived from a vehicle more than twice its power.
Gained by passing the practical tests on a motorcycle with an engine size of at least 395 cc & between 25–35 kw.
Large motorcycle
From 24You may ride: Any size and power.
Gained by passing the practical tests on a motorcycle with an engine size of at least 595 cc & 40 kw.
Staged access — the route that saves a course
If you have held the ‘previous’ licence category for two years or more you can re-take the practical tests on a motorcycle of the next category to gain that licence. You do not need to re-take CBT or the Theory / Hazard Perception tests!
Gain your A1 at 17 and at 19 you can take just the practical tests on a medium bike for your A2; gain your A2 at 19 and at 21 you can take the practical tests on a large bike for your A.
Which one is right for you?
Tell us what you want to ride and we will tell you the route to it.