Standard Motorcycle Licence

The practical test for this category must be taken on a motorcycle of between 121cc and 125cc that is capable of achieving not less than 100kph. On passing the test the full licence allows the rider to ride any Motorcycle without L-Plates up to a maximum power output of no greater than 25kW (33bhp), for a period of two years. After the two year period the Licence is automatically uprated to allow you to ride any two wheeler ever built.

If the test is taken on an automatic or semi-automatic machine then the licence will be endorsed with a restriction limiting the rider to drive only automatic and semi-automatic machines up to the power limits as above.

Training and testing for Category A1 and Category A2 (restricted) are the only options for learner riders under 21 years of age. The effect of this legislation therefore means that for young riders, no one under the age of nineteen will be able to ride a motorcycle more powerful than the 33 bhp limit.

Every candidate attending for a motorcycle test must comply with the following requirements:

1. Produce a valid UK Licence, correctly signed and indicating a current provisional entitlement for the category of vehicle to be tested on. The only acceptable alternative to the Licence, in cases where it may be at DVLA or the Courts is Form D441 (Temporary Certificate of Entitlement) obtainable from the DVLA.

2. Produce a pass certificate for a motorcycle Theory Test.

3. Produce a current CBT Certificate (DL196) - unless they are already the holder of a full Category P licence within a Category A subgroup.

4. Candidates will be asked to sign a disclaimer indicating that they have current insurance cover, and that the vehicle has an MOT if necessary.

5. The vehicle must be in roadworthy condition and display a current Road Fund Licence.

6. All candidates will also be required to produce photographic proof of identity at both the Theory and Practical Tests if they do not have a photographic style driving licence. This must be in the form of a Passport, Workplace Identity Card, or photograph signed and certified on the rear by a responsible person (MP, JP, doctor, lawyer, police officer or an approved motorcycle instructor) as being a true likeness.