So you want to learn to ride a bike but don’t know where to start? Don’t worry you’re not alone. Let us help.

First things first you need;

• To hold a driving license that allows you to ride motorcycles (Category A), such as
  • A provisional License available to you from the age of 16 by getting a ‘D1’ form (Driving license application form) from your local post office or by applying online through this link.
  • A Full car license – Depending on when the license was issued this will give you category A or P entitlement (If you’re unsure feel free to bring it in for us to check prior to booking)

·         To be at least:

o        Aged 16 to do the CBT course allowing you to ride a 49cc scooter 

o        Aged 17 to do the CBT course and then the Accelerated 125cc course allowing you to ride up to a 33.6bhp motorcycle (125cc)

Once you have both of these your next step is to contact us to book your CBT.

The CBT is a single day course starting at 9am and finishing between 4pm and 5pm at the cost of £125. It is not a test but merely a training day (although we may recommend further lessons if we feel it is necessary to ensure your safety) so there’s no need to worry about not passing! For more detailed information about the CBT day click here

Once completed the CBT lasts for Two years before having to be retaken if you don’t pass both theory and practical motorcycle tests and entitles you to ride a 49cc motorcycle at the age of 16 and up to a 125cc motorcycle at the age of 17 and above.

Once you have completed your CBT course and if you are over 17 you are eligible to take your full motorcycle test through the accelerated 125 course. You will learn and take your test on a geared 125cc (33.6bhp) motorcycle.

Your first action in this step should be to book your Motorcycle Theory Test as there can be a wait of up to several weeks and booking early will give you the option of finding a second test should you fail the first time. Theory tests can be booked over the phone by calling ‘0300 200 1122’ or over the internet by clicking this link (https://pt.dsa.gov.uk/tests/tests_E/tt/index.asp?test=tt) at the cost of £30.

Whilst doing this your next step is to book your Accelerated 125 assessment where we will be able to gauge how many lessons you are likely to need and allocate you one of our pre booked practical tests so we can work out an evenly spread training schedule tailored to your needs and give you an idea of the costs and the time it will take.

After this we will book you in for further 2hour lessons between then and your test date and advise you to have your Theory test passed 3 weeks before the date of your test (so we can change your test date if need be or you can hopefully find another theory test prior to your practical so you don’t lose money from an unfortunate fail).

Once you have your full motorcycle license you will be entitled to ride a bike up to 33bhp for the first two years and after which you will be free to ride whatever size you choose.

Note: After this 2 year period elapses you must send your license away

If you turn 21 during these initial two years and do not wish to wait for them to elapse then it is possible for you to retake your practical motorcycle test on a 500cc or 46,6bhp motorcycle to entitle to ride whatever size bike you may choose. It is recommended but not required that you undertake the minimum of a 2hour lesson on the new larger bike to ensure your safety and ensure you are still up to test standard.