MODULE 1
To gain module 1 of the motorcycle test you will need to show specific documentation and complete certain manoeuvres.
Documentation Required

1. Your valid driving licence, which must show the correct provisional entitlement. You will need to present EITHER the photocard and paper counterpart document OR a valid UK passport and an old style paper licence.

2. Your valid compulsory basic training (CBT) certificate (DL196)

3. Your valid motorcycle theory test certificate

In certain cases you are exempt from needing to provide CBT and theory test certificates:
i) If you hold a full moped licence gained after 1st December 1990, by passing a moped test or accelerated access; and now wish to upgrade to a full motorcycle licence.
ii) If you would like to upgrade a current full motorcycle licence.
The Manoeuvres
- Wheeling the machine and using the stand
- Doing a slalom and figure of eight
- Cornering, hazard avoidance and controlled stop
- U-turn
- A slow ride
- The emergency stop

You must remember that speed is of the essence and there is a minimum requirement of 50km/hr (roughly 32 mph) for the hazard avoidance and emergency stop exercises.

The Process
The practical sessions takes place in a specific motorcycle riding area, although you will be asked to ride as if you are on the open roads; and usually lasts about 20 minutes. When the manoeuvres are over you will be given your results and feedback by the examiner.
If you have passed - Congratulations! - you will receive your Module 1 pass certificate.

MODULE 2

To gain module 2 of the motorcycle test you will need to show the specific documentation required for module 1 (driving licence, CBT and theory test certificates) plus your module 1 pass certificate, and complete the following:

Eyesight Test
You will be asked to read a car number plate from a distance of approximately 20m.
Safety and Balance Questions

You will be asked to answer two safety questions. A download of possible questions can be found on the Gov Website.

Road Riding
This will involve independent riding in a variety of road and traffic conditions. Specific things you will be asked to do are:

1. Normal stops
2. An angle start (pulling out from behind a parked vehicle)
3. A hill start (if the area allows)

The Process

- The module 2 practical sessions take place on open roads.
- The examiner will communicate with you through a radio set - giving directions and instructions.
- He/She will usually follow on a motorcycle. It will last about 40 minutes.
- When the manoeuvres are over you will be given your results and feedback by the examiner.

If you have passed - Congratulations! - you will receive your Module 2 pass certificate and details of how to change your provisional licence into a full one.

Any vehicle you present for use in a motorcycle or moped riding test must by law meet minimum test vehicle standards. Vehicles that don't meet the minimum test requirements are not suitable for the purpose of taking a test, and your test may be cancelled.

Minimum test vehicle requirements for mopeds

The moped you use for your practical test must:

• have an engine capacity not exceeding 50 cylinder capacity (cc), and a maximum speed of 50 kilometres per hour (km/h) which is approximately equivalent to 32 miles per hour (mph)
• be equipped with pedals to be able to drive the moped forward, if the moped was used before 1 August 1977

Minimum test vehicle requirements for motorcycles

If your motorcycle is less than 75 cc it is not acceptable for the practical motorcycle test. There are three different categories of machine you can use for your motorcycle test:

• category A1 (light motorcycle) - a solo motorcycle between 120cc and 125cc, with a power output not exceeding 11 kilowatts - passing your test on a machine in this category will enable you to ride machines up to 125 cc as a full licence holder.
• category A2 (standard motorcycle) - a solo motorcycle of at least 395cc, capable of exceeding 100 kph (62.5 mph) - passing your test on a machine in this category will enable you to ride machines with a power output not exceeding 35 kilowatts (47 bhp) as a full licence holder for a period of two years; after the two year period the restriction will be automatically lifted and you may ride larger machines.
• category A (Big Bike/Unrestricted motorcycle) – a solo motorcycle of at least 595cc with a power output of at least 40 kilowatts (53.6 bhp) - passing your test on a machine in this category under the Direct Access Scheme or Progressive Access Scheme will enable you to ride a motorcycle of any engine size and power output.

You must use the same category of machine for both parts of the practical motorcycle test. Machines similar to the BMW C1 motorcycle are not suitable for the practical test.

Motorcycle with a sidecar

Only candidates with certain disabilities can use a motorcycle and sidecar combination for the test. The requirements for a motorcycle with a sidecar are the same as for a solo motorcycle, but:

• categories 'A' and 'A1' must not exceed a power to weight ratio of 0.16 kilowatts per kilogram
• passengers are not allowed to ride in the sidecar during the test

The licence you receive from this test will only allow you to use this combination of vehicle.

If you pass your practical test on a motorcycle with automatic or semi-automatic transmission, this will be recorded on your licence.

Your full licence entitlement will be restricted to motorcycles in this category.

You must use the same category of machine for both parts of the practical motorcycle test.

This is the long number on your provisional license starting with the first 5 letters of your surname.

Example: SMITH960250KT9BC