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The licence path will depend upon your age and the type of machine you want to ride.
If you already hold a full car licence which was obtained before 1st Feb 2001, then you already have a provisional motorcycle entitlement allowing you to ride a moped (up to 50cc) without completing a CBT, however we do recommend everyone does a CBT, as it really is, essential basic training.
All others MUST pass a CBT before being allowed to ride a moped (up to 50cc) on L plates.  | Aged 16+ Motorcycle Category P
Pass your CBT and ride a Moped with maximum engine size of 50cc and a maximum speed of 50kph (30mph) with L plates. No passengers or motorway use.
A moped has maximum speed of 50 kilometres per hour which is approximately 31 miles per hour |  | Aged 17+ Motorcycle category A1
Pass your CBT and a motorcycle theory test and a practical test on a bike between 75 cc and 125 cc and ride a light motorcycle with an engine size of up to 125 cc and a power output of up to 11 kW (14.6 bhp) These bikes are known as 125cc learner legal machines. Ride with L plates, no passengers or motorway use. |  | Aged 17+ Motorcycle category A
Pass your CBT, a motorcycle theory test and a practical test on a 125cc legal learner bike. Now ride a medium-sized motorcycle up to 25 kW (33 bhp) and a power to weight ratio of up to 0.16 kW/kg. You may have passengers and ride on motorways. Most bikes can be restricted to 33bhp. After 2 years you may ride any bike. |  | Aged 21+ Motorcycle category A
Pass your CBT, a motorcycle theory test and a practical test on a 47bhp (with a power output of at least 35kW) bike. To gain this license opt for the Direct Access scheme. A pass allows you to ride any size of bike. You may now ride any motorcycle with passengers and on motorways. All or part of the CBT course may be taken on either a learner bike or a large bike. |
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 21 July 2010 )
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