Routes to Testing and Licences Motorcycle licences come in four main categories: Moped, A1, A2, and Category A (full). As a rule of thumb, the requirement and restrictions of each are: Moped: The only option for 16 year-olds, maximum engine size is 49cc A1: Aimed at 17 to 19 year-olds, maximum engine size is 125cc A2: For riders over the age of 19 and less than 24, maximum engine size 500cc Category A: For riders who have held an A2 Licence for two years, or if over 24 take the Direct Access (DAS) route. No restriction on engine size Click on the link applicable to your age to get a detailed route to your licence Age 16 Complete CBT You can ride a Moped on L-Plates until the CBT Certificate expires CLICK HERE Age 17 - 19 Complete CBT Pass the Motorcycle Theory Test Pass the 2-part Practical Test (A1 Category) You can now ride a any motorcycle up to 125cc without L-Plates and carry a pillion passenger CLICK HERE Age 19 or over Complete CBT Pass the Motorcycle Theory Test Pass the 2-part Practical Test (A2 Category) You can ride any Motorcycle up to 35kW (~500cc) without L-Plates and carry a pillion passenger CLICK HERE After 2 years you’re eligible for the Category A Test Direct Access (DAS): Age 24 or over Complete CBT Pass the Motorcycle Theory Test Pass the 2-part Practical Test (Category A) You can ride any Motorcycle and carry a pillion passenger CLICK HERE Refer to https://www.gov.uk/ride-motorcycle-moped for additional details on Licence requirements

Licence: AM Mopeds 49cc or less, maximum speed 45 km / hour (28 mph) Age requirement: 16 or over Current Licence Valid CBT Certificate? Complete your CBT Valid Theory Test certificate? Take Motorcycle Theory Test Take Motorcycle Practical Test You can ride a Moped on L-Plates until the CBT Certificate expires Yes Yes Valid Provisional Licence Pass the 2-part Practical Test on a moped (no higher than 50cc and below 4kW) No Pass Motorcycle Theory Test No Complete CBT No Complete CBT 1kW = 1.36hp 1hp = 0.74kW Hp Requirement Typical bike size 4kW (Moped) 49cc 11kW (A1 Licence) 125cc 35kW (A2 Licence) 500cc 40kW (Category A Licence) 600cc upwards Valid Full Car Licence gained after 1st Feb 2001 Yes You can ride a Moped without L-Plates (50cc / 4kW) And you can carry a pillion passenger Valid Full Car Licence gained before 1st Feb 2001 Refer to https://www.gov.uk/ride-motorcycle-moped for additional details on Licence requirements

Licence: A1 Light Motorcycle (up to 125cc not exceeding 11kW) Age requirement: 17 or over Current Licence Valid CBT Certificate? Complete your CBT Valid Theory Test certificate? Take Motorcycle Theory Test Take Motorcycle Practical Test Yes You can ride an A1 Category Motorcycle on L-Plates until the CBT Certificate expires Yes Pass the 2-part Practical Test on a bike between 120cc and 125 cc and not exceeding 11kW No Pass Motorcycle Theory Test Valid Provisional or Full Car Licence with Provisional Motorcycle Entitlement 1kW = 1.36hp 1hp = 0.74kW Hp Requirement Typical bike size 4kW (Moped) 49cc 11kW (A1 Licence) 125cc 35kW (A2 Licence) 500cc 40kW (Category A Licence) 600cc upwards No Complete CBT You can now ride a any motorcycle up to 125cc and not exceeding 11kW without L-Plates and carry a pillion passenger Refer to https://www.gov.uk/ride-motorcycle-moped for additional details on Licence requirements

Licence: A2 Motorcycle (Medium Motorcycles up to 35kW) Age requirement: 19 or over Current Licence Valid CBT Certificate? Complete your CBT Valid Theory Test certificate? Take Motorcycle Theory Test Take Motorcycle Practical Test Yes Yes Valid Licence with Provisional Motorcycle Entitlement Pass the 2-part Practical Test on a bike at least 395cc and between 25kW to 35kW No Pass Motorcycle Theory Test No No Complete CBT Full A1 Licence held for less than 2 years Yes Full A1 Licence held for a minimum of 2 years You can ride any Motorcycle not exceeding 35kW and carry a pillion passenger 1kW = 1.36hp 1hp = 0.74kW Hp Requirement Typical bike size 4kW (Moped) 49cc 11kW (A1 Licence) 125cc 35kW (A2 Licence) 500cc 40kW (Category A Licence) 600cc upwards Refer to https://www.gov.uk/ride-motorcycle-moped for additional details on Licence requirements

Licence: Category A Motorcycle (unlimited in size and power) Age requirement: 21-23 Current Licence Take Motorcycle Practical Test Full A2 Licence held for less than 2 years Full A2 Licence held for a minimum of 2 years Pass the 2-part Practical Test on a bike at least 595cc and at least 40kW You can ride any size of Motorcycle and carry a pillion passenger No Full A2 Licence You can only ride an A2 Bike Wait until you turn 24 or hold a valid A2 for two years Gain A2 Licence (Refer to Licence A2 Motorcycle page) 1kW = 1.36hp 1hp = 0.74kW Hp Requirement Typical bike size 4kW (Moped) 49cc 11kW (A1 Licence) 125cc 35kW (A2 Licence) 500cc 40kW (Category A Licence) 600cc upwards Refer to https://www.gov.uk/ride-motorcycle-moped for additional details on Licence requirements

Age requirement: 24 and over Licence: Category A Motorcycle (unlimited in size and power) – Direct Access Age requirement: 24 and over Current Licence Valid CBT Certificate? Complete your CBT Valid Theory Test certificate? Take Motorcycle Theory Test Take Motorcycle Practical Test Yes No Complete CBT on a bike at least 595cc and at least 40kW Valid Licence with Provisional Motorcycle Entitlement Pass the 2-part Practical Test on a bike at least 595cc and at least 40kW Pass Motorcycle Theory Test Yes No 1kW = 1.36hp 1hp = 0.74kW Hp Requirement Typical bike size 4kW (Moped) 49cc 11kW (A1 Licence) 125cc 35kW (A2 Licence) 500cc 40kW (Category A Licence) 600cc upwards You can ride any size of Motorcycle and carry a pillion passenger Refer to https://www.gov.uk/ride-motorcycle-moped for additional details on Licence requirements