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Routes to Testing and Licences Motorcycle licences come in four main categories: Moped, A 1, A 2, and Category A (full). As a rule of thumb, the requirement and restrictions of each are: • Moped: The only option for 16 year-olds, maximum engine size is 49 cc • A 1: Aimed at 17 to 19 year-olds, maximum engine size is 125 cc • A 2: For riders over the age of 19 and less than 24, maximum engine size 500 cc • Category A: For riders who have held an A 2 Licence for two years, or if over 24 take the Direct Access (DAS) route. No restriction on engine size Click on the link applicable to your age to get a detailed route to your licence You can ride a Moped on L-Plates until the CBT Certificate expires Age 16 Complete CBT Age 17 - 19 Complete CBT Pass the Motorcycle Theory Test Pass the 2 -part Practical Test (A 1 Category) You can now ride a any motorcycle up to 125 cc without L-Plates and carry a pillion passenger Scroll to slide 3 Age 19 or over Complete CBT Pass the Motorcycle Theory Test Pass the 2 -part Practical Test (A 2 Category) You can ride any Motorcycle up to 35 k. W (~500 cc) without L-Plates and carry a pillion passenger Scroll to slide 4 Scroll to slide 2 After 2 years you’re eligible for the Category A Test Direct Access (DAS): Age 24 or over Complete CBT Pass the Motorcycle Theory Test Pass the 2 -part Practical Test (Category A) You can ride any Motorcycle and carry a pillion passenger Refer to https: //www. gov. uk/ride-motorcycle-moped for additional details on Licence requirements Scroll to slide 6

Licence: AM Mopeds 49 cc or less, maximum speed 45 km / hour (28 mph) Age requirement: 16 or over Current Licence Valid Provisional Licence Valid CBT Certificate? Yes Complete your CBT You can ride a Moped on LPlates until the CBT Certificate expires Valid Theory Test certificate? Complete CBT 1 k. W = 1. 36 hp Valid Full Car Licence gained after 1 st Feb 2001 No Yes Complete CBT Take Motorcycle Practical Test Yes No No Take Motorcycle Theory Test Pass Motorcycle Theory Test 1 hp = 0. 74 k. W Hp Requirement Typical bike size 4 k. W (Moped) 49 cc 11 k. W (A 1 Licence) 125 cc 35 k. W (A 2 Licence) 500 cc 40 k. W (Category A Licence) 600 cc upwards Valid Full Car Licence gained before 1 st Feb 2001 Refer to https: //www. gov. uk/ride-motorcycle-moped for additional details on Licence requirements Pass the 2 -part Practical Test on a moped (no higher than 50 cc and below 4 k. W) You can ride a Moped without L-Plates (50 cc / 4 k. W) And you can carry a pillion passenger

Licence: A 1 Light Motorcycle (up to 125 cc not exceeding 11 k. W) Age requirement: 17 or over Current Licence Valid CBT Certificate? Complete your CBT Valid Theory Test certificate? Take Motorcycle Theory Test Take Motorcycle Practical Test Yes You can ride an A 1 Category Motorcycle on L-Plates until the CBT Certificate expires No Valid Provisional or Full Car Licence with Provisional Motorcycle Entitlement 1 k. W = 1. 36 hp No Complete CBT Pass Motorcycle Theory Test Pass the 2 -part Practical Test on a bike between 120 cc and 125 cc and not exceeding 11 k. W 1 hp = 0. 74 k. W Hp Requirement Typical bike size 4 k. W (Moped) 49 cc 11 k. W (A 1 Licence) 125 cc 35 k. W (A 2 Licence) 500 cc 40 k. W (Category A Licence) 600 cc upwards Refer to https: //www. gov. uk/ride-motorcycle-moped for additional details on Licence requirements You can now ride a any motorcycle up to 125 cc and not exceeding 11 k. W without L -Plates and carry a pillion passenger

Licence: A 2 Motorcycle (Medium Motorcycles up to 35 k. W) Age requirement: 19 or over Current Licence Valid CBT Certificate? Complete your CBT Valid Theory Test certificate? Take Motorcycle Theory Test Take Motorcycle Practical Test Yes Valid Licence with Provisional Motorcycle Entitlement Yes No Pass Motorcycle Theory Test No Full A 1 Licence held for less than 2 years Complete CBT Full A 1 Licence held for a minimum of 2 years Refer to https: //www. gov. uk/ride-motorcycle-moped for additional details on Licence requirements No Pass the 2 -part Practical Test on a bike at least 395 cc and between 25 k. W to 35 k. W Yes 1 k. W = 1. 36 hp 1 hp = 0. 74 k. W Hp Requirement Typical bike size 4 k. W (Moped) 49 cc 11 k. W (A 1 Licence) 125 cc 35 k. W (A 2 Licence) 500 cc 40 k. W (Category A Licence) 600 cc upwards You can ride any Motorcycle not exceeding 35 k. W and carry a pillion passenger

Licence: Category A Motorcycle (unlimited in size and power) Age requirement: 21 -23 Take Motorcycle Practical Test Current Licence Full A 2 Licence held for a minimum of 2 years Full A 2 Licence held for less than 2 years You can only ride an A 2 Bike Wait until you turn 24 or hold a valid A 2 for two years Pass the 2 -part Practical Test on a bike at least 595 cc and at least 40 k. W 1 k. W = 1. 36 hp No Full A 2 Licence Gain A 2 Licence (Refer to Licence A 2 Motorcycle page) 1 hp = 0. 74 k. W Hp Requirement Typical bike size 4 k. W (Moped) 49 cc 11 k. W (A 1 Licence) 125 cc 35 k. W (A 2 Licence) 500 cc 40 k. W (Category A Licence) 600 cc upwards Refer to https: //www. gov. uk/ride-motorcycle-moped for additional details on Licence requirements You can ride any size of Motorcycle and carry a pillion passenger

Licence: Category A Motorcycle (unlimited in size and power) – Direct Access Age requirement: 24 and over Current Licence Valid CBT Certificate? No Valid Licence with Provisional Motorcycle Entitlement Complete your CBT Valid Theory Test certificate? Take Motorcycle Theory Test Take Motorcycle Practical Test Yes Complete CBT on a bike at least 595 cc and at least 40 k. W Pass Motorcycle Theory Test Yes No 1 k. W = 1. 36 hp Pass the 2 -part Practical Test on a bike at least 595 cc and at least 40 k. W 1 hp = 0. 74 k. W Hp Requirement Typical bike size 4 k. W (Moped) 49 cc 11 k. W (A 1 Licence) 125 cc 35 k. W (A 2 Licence) 500 cc 40 k. W (Category A Licence) 600 cc upwards Refer to https: //www. gov. uk/ride-motorcycle-moped for additional details on Licence requirements You can ride any size of Motorcycle and carry a pillion passenger