minimum of two years. You don’t need to take another theory test or hold a CBT certificate. 

Category A under direct access:  This is for riders aged 24 or over. To obtain a category A licence you must 

● successfully complete a CBT course 

● pass the motorcycle theory test 

● pass the practical motorcycle test. 

Passing the practical test on a motorcycle of at least 40 kW (53.6bhp) gives immediate access to all sizes of motorcycle. 

You MUST NOT  carry a pillion passenger or pull a trailer until you have passed your test. Also see Rule 253 covering vehicles prohibited from motorways. 

Law MV(DL)R reg 16 

## Moped licence requirements 

A moped MUST  have an engine capacity not exceeding 50 cc, not weigh more than 250 kg and be designed to have a maximum speed not exceeding 28 mph (45 km/h). Before June 2003 a licence allowed the riding of mopeds up to 50km/h. 

To ride a moped, learners MUST 

● be 16 or over 

● have a provisional moped licence 

● complete CBT training. 

