What can you ride?

What UK Motorcycle Licences can you get, what age and with what experience?

AM Licence From Age 16

Mopeds up to 50cc
but not exceeding 28 mph

(Unless you passed your car license per 1st Feb 2001) in which case you are already entitled to ride a moped.

Required test

Minimum Age 16
with L Plates

CBT valid for 2 years

 

Minimum Age 16
Without L Plates

CBT
Theory
Practical

Does not expire after two years like a CBT.

A1 Licence from Age 17

Motorcycles up to 125cc
and 11kw (15bhp)

Required test

Minimum Age 17
with L Plates

CBT valid for 2 years

 

Minimum Age 17
Without L Plates

CBT
Theory
Practical

Does not expire after two years like a CBT.

A2 Licence from age 19

Motorcycles
up to 35kw (47bhp)

Required test

Minimum Age 19
If passed A1 Licence

Practical

The practical test only if A1 Licence held for two years

Minimum Age 19
DIRECT ACCESS

CBT
Theory
Practical

A Licence from Age 21

Motorcycles
of any cc

Required test

Minimum Age 21
If passed A2 Licence

Practical

Plus 2 years riding experience on a full licence

Minimum Age 24
DIRECT ACCESS

CBT
Theory
Practical

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