If you have a provisional motorcycle licence, you MUST satisfactorily complete a Compulsory Basic Training (CBT) course. You can then ride on the public road, with L plates (in Wales either D plates, L plates or both can be used), for up to two years. During this time you MUST pass a motorcycle theory test and then a practical test to obtain your full motorcycle licence.

If you have a full car licence you may ride motorcycles up to 125cc and 11 kw power output, with L plates (and/or D plates in Wales), on public roads, but you MUST first satisfactorily complete a CBT course if you have not already done so.

• At 16 years old you can ride a moped (up to 50 cc max speed 30 mph).
• At 17 years old you can ride a 125cc (max power 11Kw), take a test and be restricted to 33BHP for 2 years.
• At 21 years old you can go Direct Access (DAS) which means you can take your test on a bike over 46.6 BHP and have no restrictions on your licence.

If you are interested in taking your CBT then you don't need to take the theory test. However, if you are interested in taking your full test you MUST first pass your theory test. To book a theory test please see the DSA website. The theory test costs around £30.