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This is just a brief description of the course of action you need to take in order to obtain a full motorcycle licence.

Provisional Licence for Motorcycles
Learner riders must have a provisional licence, and a Compulsory Basic Training [CBT] certificate before riding a motorcycle or moped on the road.

In order to take the CBT course, you must already have your provisional motorcycle licence. On successful completion of a CBT course you will get a training certificate [DL196]. Certificates issued from 1 February 2001 will be valid for 2 years. Keep your certificate safe because you will need to show it to the examiner when you take your moped or motorcycle practical test. You may also need to show it to the police.

Persons who already hold a full car licence, or who passed a car test before 1 February 2001, are not required to take training before riding a moped. However, they are encouraged to do so.

The UK learner motorcycle specification is an engine size of up to 125cc AND a power output not exceeding 11kW (14.6bhp)

Full Licence Tests
To get rid of the L-plates, the learner must take a theory test, followed by a practical test.

Even if you've completed a car theory test before, you'll need to take a motorcycle-specific theory test. The theory test is in two sections: 35 multiple choice questions, and then a video-based hazard perception test. The theory test pass certificate is valid for two years from the test date.

Once you've passed your theory test, you can progress on to the practical test. The type of practical test you take will all depend on your age, and the motorcycle you intend to ride after passing:

Riders under 21
A learner motorcycle rider under 21 has the option to take two types of test:
• subcategory A1 light motorcycle which allows you to ride motorcycles up to 125cc (11kw/14.6bhp)
• the standard category A which allows you to ride any motorcycle with a power output of up to 25kW (33bhp) and a power to weight ratio not exceeding 0.16kW/kg. You will be entitled to ride larger powered motorcycles after 2 years as a full motorcycle licence holder.

Riders over 21
Learner motorcyclists aged 21 or over may choose:
• either of the options open to riders under 21, or
• direct access to larger bikes over 25kW.

Training for Direct Access
So that learners aged 21 or over may practice for the large motorcycle test, they may ride any motorcycle on the road which exceeds the UK learner specification but only when accompanied (on another motorcycle) by an approved motorcycle instructor. The practical test may only be taken by riders aged 21 or over and completed on a motorcycle of at least 35kW (46.6bhp). When this test is passed the rider can immediately ride any size motorcycle without learner restrictions.

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