125 cc bikes and driving licenses........not really Triumph ,but advice needed
Posted By : Martin Doe, 15-Feb-2005, 09:19am
Hi Adrian, I am sure Mike Crewes will have some input on this , but I have the DoT leaflet in front of me so here goes.
A moped: engine size up to 50cc
Max speed 50km/h(31mph)
A learner m/cycle: engine size up to 125cc
power output not more than 11kW(14.6bhp)
Provisional motorcycle licence can be held if you are over 17 years old and entitles you to ride a learner m/cycle as a learner on L-plates,AFTER you have completed a CBT course. You may not carry passengers or use motorways.
If you passed your test before 1/2/2001 you are automatically allowed to ride a MOPED(up to 50cc remember) without L-plates and without taking a CBT(not recommended though).
Your full car licence also gives provisional m/cycle entitlement, IF it has category A on it. if not you will have to apply for a new licence before taking your CBT and riding on the roads. After completing your CBT you may ride a learner m/cycle (up to 125cc)with L-plates. You cannot carry passengers or use Motorways because you are still a learner despite the sive of the engine. (less than 50cc not allowed on motorways at all)
CBT must be completed before you go on the roads and the certificate lasts for two years, if you do not pass the relevant test, you will need to retake the CBT before it expires.
Test: You will now have to take a theory test before taking the practical test, this now applies to any change of licence eg PCV or LGV.
Practical test, If you take the test on a m/cycle of between 121cc and 125cc with a speed of at least 100km/h(62mph) you will be restricted for two years to riding a machine with a power output of 25kW(33bhp). after the two years you may ride any bike
so to your questions:CBT compulsory, 125 on L-plates, no L-plates you take the test ,pass test on 125 then ride a larger bike for two years then you are un-restricted.
Further info: www.dsa.gov.uk or ask at nearest m/cycle training school.
By the way, I am not a born again biker, I was born late at the age of 37 and wish I had done it years ago, good luck
Martin
A moped: engine size up to 50cc
Max speed 50km/h(31mph)
A learner m/cycle: engine size up to 125cc
power output not more than 11kW(14.6bhp)
Provisional motorcycle licence can be held if you are over 17 years old and entitles you to ride a learner m/cycle as a learner on L-plates,AFTER you have completed a CBT course. You may not carry passengers or use motorways.
If you passed your test before 1/2/2001 you are automatically allowed to ride a MOPED(up to 50cc remember) without L-plates and without taking a CBT(not recommended though).
Your full car licence also gives provisional m/cycle entitlement, IF it has category A on it. if not you will have to apply for a new licence before taking your CBT and riding on the roads. After completing your CBT you may ride a learner m/cycle (up to 125cc)with L-plates. You cannot carry passengers or use Motorways because you are still a learner despite the sive of the engine. (less than 50cc not allowed on motorways at all)
CBT must be completed before you go on the roads and the certificate lasts for two years, if you do not pass the relevant test, you will need to retake the CBT before it expires.
Test: You will now have to take a theory test before taking the practical test, this now applies to any change of licence eg PCV or LGV.
Practical test, If you take the test on a m/cycle of between 121cc and 125cc with a speed of at least 100km/h(62mph) you will be restricted for two years to riding a machine with a power output of 25kW(33bhp). after the two years you may ride any bike
so to your questions:CBT compulsory, 125 on L-plates, no L-plates you take the test ,pass test on 125 then ride a larger bike for two years then you are un-restricted.
Further info: www.dsa.gov.uk or ask at nearest m/cycle training school.
By the way, I am not a born again biker, I was born late at the age of 37 and wish I had done it years ago, good luck
Martin
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125 cc bikes and driving licenses........not really Triumph ,but advice needed
Posted By : Adrian Lee, 15-Feb-2005, 07:51pm
Thanks Martin,appreciate your advice.After having had bikes in my youth here and abroad,i thought i'd better go legal now i have responsibilities and alleged maturity
Soon to be legal new biker at 39.-
125 cc bikes and driving licenses........not really Triumph ,but advice needed
Posted By : Martin Doe, 16-Feb-2005, 08:38am
Adrian, I think responsibilities(for that read Children I suppose) make you ride/drive safer , just enjoy it and ride like all other road users are out to get you!
Let us know how you get on please.
By the way, nice looking dog in your member profile.
Martin
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