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At 16 Years old

• Apply for a provisional licence
• Take a CBT course (Valid for 2 years)
• Ride a Moped (50cc Max, L Plates, No pillion) Must not exceed a maximum speed of 31mph
• Once 17, you can then ride up to a 125cc motorcycle (With or without gears)

Already 17 years old

• Apply for a provisional licence
• Take a CBT course (Valid for 2 years)
• Ride a Moped / Motorcycle (up to 125cc Max, L Plates, No pillion)

You also have the option to :-

• Take a CBT course (Valid for 2 years)
• Take the DSA motorcycle theory test (Even if you have passed the car theory test)
• Take the 125 Motorcycle test (This is referred to as a 125 intense course)
• Ride any motorcycle up to a maximum of 33bhp (This can be any CC provided it is 33bhp)

A 33bhp motorcycle is around a 250cc.
However there is a vast amount of bikes that can have a restrictor kit fitted to them.
Restrictor kits usualy cost around £200 fitted
Check the garage will issue you with a certificate to prove you have had the bike restricted
But also allow that your insurance company must be told about this, and may load your policy

After 2 years your licence automatically upgrades and you can ride any motorcycle

If you are 21 or over

• You can do Direct Access (DAS)
• Take a CBT course (Valid for 2 years)
• Take the DSA motorcycle theory test (Even if you have passed the car theory test)
• Take the DAS Motorcycle test (Must be 46.6bhp, about 500cc)
• Ride any motorcycle

Over 21 years can also opt for the 125 test route if they dont want to ride the bigger bike

Training for Direct Access (DAS)

• The training for DAS must be done by an ATB (Approved Training Body)
• You must be in constant radio contact with your instructor
• You must wear a florescent vest at all times during your training

Even if you hold a full car licence you must still take the motorcycle theory test
before you can take the motorcycle practical test

Which ever route you decide to take, Shires wishes you safe riding for life