On this page we outline the options available to you to get on the road on a motorcycle.
Age16: The only size of machine that can be ridden at 16 is 50cc, the rider must have a valid compulsory basic training certificate(cbt) and a provisional driving licence. As a cbt is not a full test L plates must be displayed at all times. The machine should not be able to go faster than 31 mph.
Age 17: The largest size of machine you can ride is 125cc, You must have a valid cbt and a provisional driving licence, you are still on L plates. If you want to remove your L plates and carry passengers you will need to pass your Theory Test for a Motorcycle, your Module 1 test and Module 2 Test. This will allow you to ride a machine up to 33 bhp for the first 2 years after passing and then any size bike. The machine you use must be between 120cc and 125cc with a maximum speed of at least 100kph. Please BE AWARE not all 125cc machines are capable of the 100kph speed
Age 21: The largest size of machine you can ride on L plates with a valid CBT and provisional licence is a 125cc, you can also take your test on a 125cc as per the age 17 route above. You also have the option of Direct Access where you take your Module 1 and 2 tests on a machine of at least 46.6bhp we use 500cc machines for this. Passing your test on the Direct Access route allows you to ride any size of machine.