To ride a motorcycle you first need the entitlement on your licence.
- At 16, you can apply for a provisional licence to ride a moped
- At 17, you can apply for a provisional licence to ride a motorcycle
- If you hold a full car licence you already have a provisional licence to ride a motorcycle
When you have your provisional entitlement, you need a CBT Certificate. Contact your local training centre - we have some listed in our Directory. So check that out.
A CBT Certificate lasts for 2 years, after this time, if you have not passed your test you will be required to retake your CBT.
Before you can take your test you need to take a THEORY test. From Feb 1st 2001 all motorcycle riders even if they have a full car licence need to take the motorcycle theory test.
If you are under 21, can only get a restricted licence (category A1 Light Motorcycle). If you are over 21, you can apply for a either a restricted (Category A1) or full motorcycle licence.
If you hold a Category A1 licence, you are restricted to a bike under 33bhp. Please see our BHP Guide for further details.
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