UK Motorcycle Licences! Explained Simply!

[@spicy110]

Please note I have made a even more simple and up to date version of this video see here kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKXMoqGYl52md6c

[@luketoman2024]

Hi mate, iv had my A2 lisence for 5 years now, im now 27. And want to go for my full licence. Do i need to re take my theory? Before practical tests. Thanks

[@turtle-gf6wv]

What about people like me who rode a 250 on L plates in the 70s and some had finance for the bikes why wasn't we given the right to still ride our 250s

[@mrD-dv7rp]

i am 52 and been driving on the old paper copy driving since 1992, I have no scooter licenses but my driving licenses saids i have cat A but not A1 A2. Can i ride anything? i want the bmw CE04 cat A2 licenses for that.

[@spicy110]

@@mrD-dv7rp I bet It will have 79 (3) in the column to the right on the A line, indicating that it is a tricycle license that you receive alongside your car license. Due to the age of your lcience you can indeed ride a 50cc scooter but that is it. Hope that helps

[@lonelyguy0488]

I passed mine for a 125cc two days ago and started riding that night it’s probably the best thing I have ever done.

[@MineSurgeReturn]

same so fun hate how u have to be on a 125 till 19 tho

[@yeet3416]

Fr

[@Mcfc2Rich]

@@MineSurgeReturn don't wish your youth away. Enjoy it while you're young. #stayyoung

[@immortalsofar5314]

Back in my day, I took my part 1, rode with L plates on a 125 for a couple of years, took my part 2 and could then ride anything. Now I'm confused as to how you can pass a test on a 650 without a licence. I think I'm beginning to understand why old people are so grumpy!

[@seshelbow336]

I “failed” my CBT. The person examining me was being examined himself. Because I was using their bike, which they’d only bought the day before (some old as MT5 kinda bike, don’t remember the make or model) the guy actually said to me to please be careful I don’t go over 30 because when he rode it home yesterday it was getting up to 50mph. Obviously a moped is only allowed to go 30. so I’m driving along at exactly 30 on my speedo. He tells me to increase my speed to 30. So I go up to 35. He says again to increase my speed to 30. So I go up to 40. He says again can I go up to 30 so I get up to 45. When we got back to the test centre he regrettably informed me I was too hesitant and slow and he couldn’t issue me a certificate that day. I was absolutely fuming, but didn’t call him out in front of the person examining him. As soon as we were alone I pulled him to one side. Told him I was doing 30, 35, 40, 45. I could see the panic on his face. He’d let me do my CBT on an illegal bike, even if it wasn’t as fast as he thought the speedo was well out. He thanked me for not saying anything, told me to come back tomorrow and we’d get it sorted within an hour. When I arrived my certificate was written out waiting for me. I didn’t even get back on a bike. I just walked out with my certificate. Buzzing. By the time I got home there was 3 inches of freshly laid snow. Didn’t stop me tho. Had my little AR50 waiting and nothing was stopping me. Freedom was now mine. It did piss me off a year later as I had to wait an extra day for my full years no claims to insure my new chesterfield rs125 I had sat waiting to go.

[@callum5191]

nice video. not a lot of people understand the UK's motorcycle licence laws. and you have helped with my knowledge of the motorcycle laws.

[@cannismagnus1403]

I've never been able to understand the complexities of the UK motorcycle licence system. And after watching this video I'm none the wiser. Thanks.

[@spicy110]

Haha yer it's a little complicated.

[@f-empire-8]

In basic terms, the UK government are greedy motherfuckers.

[@betty_taylor55]

😂

[@booshting3520]

Me CBT at 43, full A at 44 lol

[@NSBECKETT71]

Same here, 4 months or so on a 125 to see if I liked it, then DAS onto a bmw 310r, for 6 months until I wanted something faster, now on a bmw 800R. I should have done it years ago.

[@bulpinbros]

Did your licence have A on it first.

[@leeyates520]

Did mine on my 50th ☺

[@1966ianmiller]

Me, CBT 52, full A licence 2nd time pass 52, and I love it, I'm kicking myself for wasting 30 years

[@israt10jahan]

So you cant ride bike until you finish all the tests? So its gonna take years to get full license? Omg this is crazy

[@AndyTaylorprinter]

Excellent Spicy, I'm 59 and thick and I couldn't get my head around it, that explains a lot - cheers.

[@shaneoshea8431]

So Glad that I did my test when I did. I had 2 days training and my test on the 3rd day. 7th, 9th and 11th of Jan 2013. These laws came into effect on the 19th January 2013 1 week from when I did my test. CBT at 16, went in to for full license at 17 and half; passed and got my 600cc at 19 and half. It was so simple. CBT -> Theory -> Full bike test -> ride any bike up to 33 kw or 250cc -> after 2 years ride any size bike you want with no restrictions. I remember my instructor warning me just before I left to do my Mod 2 "just remember if you fail this, you can't do it again until you're 24!" as if I didn't have enough pressure on my own back of losing £900 if I failed 😂

[@spicy110]

Jesus no pressure then 😄

[@kevinmobile]

Good explanations as ever with what seems at first like mind-boggling complexity explained nicely. For anyone wondering at what point they should get an A class test-suitable bike, don't forget that for the DAS (>24 years) courses, the schools will supply the appropriate larger machines for both the training and Mod1/2 examination tests. You may even have a choice of say engine size and variations of seat height so ask about this in advance. Cost is quite high (typically £700-£1500 depending on course length [could be 3-6 days] and your experience) but look for recommendations and ask questions. Don't just pick the nearest one before you decide which organisation is right for you. I believe that for new or returning older riders the intensive DAS courses with strong instructor supervision (often by ex-police riders) and plenty of varied road miles are well worth the money.

[@kooky2]

I’ve followed you for a few years and you’ve helped me learn to ride. I’m taking my mod2 for A license on the 24th of jan! Your tips for the figure of 8 was awesome and helped me muchly for the mod 1. Bought a Kawasaki z650 😁🥰. Thank you spicy!

[@spicy110]

Awesome! Best of luck 🙂

[@kooky2]

Thanks! I also do a bit of Mvloging thanks to your talk on the drift ghost s. 😁

[@jean4562007]

Thank you finally some clear explanation

[@pw3591]

Bloody hell you need to be a lawyer to understand this lot !! So glad I did my test back in 1990. Ride round some cones, ride round the block, job done !! 😁

[@tangotwotwo1326]

Passed my A test last Month. I’m only 21. Went to test ride the MT09 and got some looks for sure at the shop. Felt pretty cool.

[@SHEYZAD1994]

Hello mate Congratulated you pass test Please help I have booked unrestricted mode 1 test My question is do test centre provide motorcycle or I neeed to hire from elsewhere You answer will help me lot Thanks and always drive safe

[@tangotwotwo1326]

@@SHEYZAD1994 whoever you trained with will provide the motorcycle mate

[@webb555]

Did you have an A2 license before that? I’m currently 19 and only have an A1 license but I’m looking to buy the MT07 so I’ll need to be in the A category. But I don’t know if I *have* to go through the A2 before doing so.

[@Atomicvex06]

@@webb555 You can legally ride a MT-07 with A2 too... You don't need the A license unless you need the full power

[@webb555]

@@Atomicvex06 but dont you need to buy a filter to reduce the cc of it?

[@spicy110]

Corrections, The curb weight changed are for the A licence not the A2. If you have anymore questions about getting a bike see this playlist of videos it will really help! kzbin.info/aero/PL-ow7a_42PpS4RoPPNeBgQ3oEagBWT9Ey

[@kingfisherphil]

Kerb Timothy! Great vid thanks.

[@ZacShepherd]

I thought the A licence completely "de-restricts" what size engine and weight of bike you can ride? Or am I looking at this comment wrong?

[@spicy110]

@@ZacShepherd the changes were to the minimum bike that you took the test on.

[@Nooziterp1]

Another correction (please correct me if I'm wrong). There is a distinction between automatic and geared. A pass on an auto does not count as a pass for a geared.

[@JohnB-mu9mh]

Dinsdale Piranha that’s not Right

[@TheBaconVanMan]

So glad to be in the US lol. I started on a 750 from the 80’s I turned into a café. The process was: 1: Go get permit - Pass a 25 question test with 80% and pay a $9 fee. 2: Take a riding skills test on your own motorcycle. And just like that, you have your full unrestricted license* *There are 3 tiers of license though depending on the size of bike you tested on. Testing on a 250cc or less only allows you to ride a bike up to that size. Up to 600cc is the second one. Test on something bigger and you’re cleared to ride anything you want. So easy. Dangerous? Yeah. But at least it’s your own choice if you want to go the safe route or not. I definitely went the safe route with a motorcycle safety course and started on a bike with only like 60hp. But what else would you expect from the land of guns and no-license-or-training-required powered paragliding? Lol. It’s up to you if you wanna be safe or you wanna be stupid. Nobody is gonna force you to be safe.

[@Dganny24]

I'm pretty sure that that is state dependent too, here in NY there is no CC restrictions, ergo, take it on a scooter, and you're good to legally get on a liter bike.

[@ladyjjheather]

This really helped me understand it all. Trying to just read the leaflets they give you just confuses my brain so damn much! So thank you!!I just cant believe that in 3 months ive been riding a year!!! holy s**t!!!

[@irishdon]

This is the best descriptive video on this I've seen. At 27 I really have started to fall in love with biking and I'm so happy I can go straight for my A license and get whatever the he'll I want.

[@spicy110]

Thanks, Yes it really is a lot more simple once your over that 24. I will say learn to walk before you run when it comes to riding, best of luck! 😀

[@madeleinegillett5892]

I'm currently one year into my A2 and can't wait to get through another year to then do my A! I'll be able to legally ride Divs without her restrictor! 😂

[@bobnob4393]

I've been on my A2 for about 5-6 years now :( can't justify spending the money when A2 bikes are more than fast enough

[@georgecrawley767]

Lord help me survive the year of being stuck on a moped 🙏🙏

[@meist5866]

Aha Trus me 10 months left

[@TheRausing1]

Mashallah

[@bladepurbrick2534]

Don’t worry mate, you’re not alone there. I’ve got seven months till I’m seven teen and I can do my tests and get that A1 license. 😂

[@george1509]

@@meist5866 11 months :D You get a 125?

[@george1509]

@@bladepurbrick2534 Haha I got six myself, then I can get my baby 125... cant wait haha

[@lordstevewilson1331]

Considering I got my bike license at 32 I went straight to DAS which is done on 600cc bike.

[@Blitz6804]

So different in the UK vs the US. For NY, you take a 20-question multiple choice test, and get a learners permit to ride literally anything you want, provided you're within 1/4mi of a licensed rider. After "sufficient experience" has been obtained, go take a 20 minute road test, and you get your full license. To be fair, my experience is as a car driver getting a motorcycle endorsement... if this is your first license period, things are slightly harder.

[@vanitore]

I am so glad I did my full DAS A test when i was 21 before they changed it to 24 :)

[@MK-wt2sp]

Lucky wanker

[@TaxingIsThieving]

Can't believe I can't ride a bike at 23

[@Fleetstreetbestone]

Why the fuck? Why is it so long now?? You can smoke literal road tar 5 years before that.

[@AveryCloseCall]

Thanks, this video really helped me understand the obtuse British rules! Suggestions for next time: Define "pillion" as a passenger on your bike. Mention that you need a provisional license before you can get your CBT unless you already have another driver's license. Don't assume everyone is under 24 and include a suggestion to "skip to 5:26 (or whatever)" if you're over the age of 24, etc.

[@WWTFMAN_1989]

Hi spicy thank you for that explanation on the licenses it was very easy to follow the way the progression works in this video the only thing we have is if you are under 21 you have restrictions but after that it’s balls to the wall take the 3 day class and go out a get 1000+ CC bike and let it rip and that is what I did! My first bike was a 2006 Triumph sprint 1050cc bike and loved it so much but looking back on it probably was not the best thing to start off on and in my opinion one of the ugliest bikes you could get.

[@Beatssbydraven]

This video saved me an awkward phone call asking about when i can take my A2 test in accordance to my CBT expiry, thank you!

[@MrSlowestD16]

Thanks for the explanation, heard so many clips about it in your other videos but w/o much context it's really hard to wrap your head around. It's a really complex system there. I'm from the US, so obviously I have some bias, but I think that system is overly cautious. I completely understand not wanting brand new people to have a 1000 bike, but I think the intervals are too long and too many levels. I feel like the 50cc scooter thing should be ended, 50cc on many public roads are straight up dangerous, cause massive road rage in anything but down-town city. I think they should just nix the 50cc bit and at 16 your CBT should allow you to have a 125 for 2 years. Then on the other side, having to wait until you're 24 is too long.

[@Mcfc2Rich]

Mad how you was extremely thorough in the video and people still ask stupid questions lol. I came into this video not understanding it at all, now i get it all. N1 👍🏼👍🏼

[@grandmastersterling6707]

Nicely explained, thanks. I’m 24 and will be taking my first ever CBT this week

[@spicy110]

Best of luck on your journey to 2 wheels! If you have any other questions ask away and I also have a lot of videos to help too! 🙂👍

[@FritzNR8]

I got a cbt at 16, A1 at 17, A2 at 19 and A at 21... From what I remember.. you can take cbt before theory for upgrading licence, you don’t need to do a cbt if you have an A1 licence to upgrade to an A2, you just need theory mod1 and mod 2. And no theory was needed to upgrade from A2 to full A licence... things might have changed recently but I’m only now 23 so wasn’t that long ago

[@spicy110]

You would be correct but that is the most expensive option, If money isn't an issue sure. For most 16-19yr olds money will be a very big factor. 1 x CBT 1 x theory 3 x mod 1 3 x mod 2 4 x training + bike rental My best suggestion was CBT at 17 and skipping the A1 1x CBT 1x theory 2x mod 1 2x mod 2 3 x training + rental One less bike (no 50cc as i suggest waiting for a 125cc) One less test and training + rental. This also gives you A2 at 19 and A at 21. Saving £1k - £3k maybe depending on bike, for a 1 year wait.

[@FritzNR8]

@spicy110 definitely was expensive, but i wanted to carry pillion at 17 so which also saved myself the hassle of redoing cbt, I agree 50cc is a dangerous bike but mine was never restricted purely to have that power to get out of a situation Although it was expensive and took a long time to get through, the experience i got from smaller bikes and slowly increasing engine sizes helped me appreciate all the bikes ive ridden and the power difference from engine to engine... I agree that having the restricted licence is a good thing so people dont jump from a 125cc to a 1000cc which they are not accustomed... however i dont understand how that would be any different from a 'born again rider'.. someone who may not have touched a bike in decades.. being able to jump in any sized engine he can afford, because they done a test when they were a teenager.. I know people who said their test used to involve leaving the test centre, riding round the block and back to the test centre on their own and the instructor was waiting for them to get back.. if they got back safe, they got a licence... madness!

[@FritzNR8]

I also done the A1 licence on my own bike so didnt need to pay for bike rental or training, just the test fees 👍

[@NITME2]

Can I do a CBT, the mod 1 & 2 then straight to A2? I don't have like wait on the CBT for 2yrs or anything right?

[@aribam9766]

@@NITME2cbt, mod 1 + 2, theory test and a few practice classes with the A2 bike you want to ride

[@moonlightsoldier8443]

Thanks for the explanation American independent biker here and 35 was hoping I could skip all tje progression bs thanks to you I know I can too many people would be rolling in there Graves if they seen me on some moped

[@troolman448]

Gotta love the USA did one weekend motorcycle class and got my full license lol. Probably wouldn’t even get a motorcycle license if I lived in the UK too much restriction.

[@TheBaconVanMan]

No kidding. No way in hell am I about to ride a 49cc moped around for a year just to upgrade to a 125cc lmao. USA!

[@misticrider4785]

Thanks Spicy passed my CBT today and I haven't road a bike since I was 21 and I'm now 55 and yes I will do A1 and A2 love all you videos

[@spicy110]

Congrats! You don't need to so the A1 or A2 you can go straight to A. It's the same test on a different bike.

[@InimitaPaul]

If they hadn’t made such a drama out of these licences I’d have gotten one years ago! As it stands I’ll stick with the car and use the scooter in summer on the CBT forever.

[@jameslock9275]

I came off my 50cc 6 times in a year. Couldn’t wait to start driving. Passed at 18

[@craigjohnston2525]

I did the "wait till your 17 and a half" bit by accident because I couldn't afford it on my 17th birthday 😂 CBT runs out in February 2020 so now I'm gonna do my A2 in November when I'm 19 😎

[@spicy110]

I love it when a plan comes together 🙂👌

[@seshelbow336]

Back in 1999 my mate 19 did his A2, bought an RGV 250 which was above the allowed power. The official restriction kit he got fitted to allow him to ride it was a tiny bit of bent metal 1mm thick, 8mm wide, maybe 40mm long. It had a hole drilled at one end, and a small posi drive screw. Basically a tiny bracket to restrict throttle movement that could be removed in seconds. Always made me chuckle. Obviously he removed it the second he got home.

[@_zzpza]

Not sure if you mentioned it and I missed it, but theory test also expires after 2 years.

[@spicy110]

I didn't mention it but as in the way most do it they only take it before going for a A1,A2,A they would have to not pass for 2 years. Seems unlikely. But worth point out for odd exceptions 👍

[@rickconstant6106]

Best option would be to use a time machine to go back to the early 70s when I took my test - up to 250cc on L-plates until you passed a 1 part test where you were observed by an examiner on foot, then unlimited. Another advantage was petrol was less than 50p a gallon.

[@spicy110]

Yes when there was also a lot less cars on the road. haha

[@JackWilson-v9f]

Only sad thing you won't be around any longer :(

[@rickconstant6106]

@@JackWilson-v9f I'm still here and riding.

[@rickconstant6106]

@@JackWilson-v9f Not so, I'm still around, and still riding.

[@grumpsrides42]

Good video Spicy, I had no idea, having past my test 30 years ago!! Shared to a friend and 2 groups. Thanks, very helpful info. Grumps.

[@williamnethercott4364]

I passed my bike test in the 1970s, so I don't have to worry about all this. It just seems to me like the UK government saying "We don't want anybody to ride motorcycles any more".

[@bobnob4393]

I really like the old rules, I've been riding my 1999 cb500 for half a decade and money is the only thing stopping me getting my A licence.

[@SHEYZAD1994]

Hello mate Please help I have booked unrestricted mode 1 test My question is do test centre provide motorcycle or I neeed to hire from elsewhere You answer will help me lot Thanks and always drive safe

[@gfot6675]

Here in Switzerland we only have an A1 and an A license, they are the same as the English ones but when you reach 18 years old, with an A1 license you can instantly ride a 35kw

[@101steel4]

I'm planning on taking my full licence this year, about 30 years later than I should have done it. Was so much easier and a hell of a lot cheaper too. Iirc it was little more than a CBT.

[@danielj5445]

I’m looking on starting my bike lesson’s and getting my cbt soon! 22 year’s of age, looking forward too the two wheel family

[@obertinsky]

Greatly done mate! Just brilliant explanation ! Cheers.

[@willswheels283]

Back in the day, when this was all fields haha, back in 1998 when I passed my bike test at 19 I passed on a 125, I then could ride any bike up to 33bhp, and then after 2 years I could automatically ride any size/power bike. It sounds quite long winded and expensive getting your full bike licence these days and I think I would have baulked at being prevented from riding a bigger bike than a 33bhp bike after 2 years unless I passed yet another bike test, I don’t see that as being fair! Car drivers should be expected to do this kind of thing as well, you pass your test in a 1 litre Car, no more than 75bhp, and your not allowed to mod it to get more power or buy a bigger car until you pass another test when your 25, because it’s often car drivers themselves that cause injury and death to bikers by driving irresponsibly.

[@nickfraser3792]

Really informative video thank you! I’m 24 and have never owned or ridden a bike before. From the video I can see that I can go from CBT straight to A license. Does that mean I will have to purchase a 125cc to get used to the roads and have tests? Thanks!

[@spicy110]

Best practice is to get a 125cc for a while first to learn the control and road knowledge. If you already drive a car you will have the road knowledge so hot such a big issue. You can do the CBT as part of 3-5 day course called direct access, that start from nothing and end with you having the full licence. (If you learn to handle the bikes and pass ok, tho they normally won't put you against the test until they know you will pass.

[@ataboyboyboy8895]

This idea came to my mind, petrol crisis etc, that I should learn to ride motorbikes (I am a car driver for 40 years). It was confusing as hell. All I wanted is a license. I had to research a lot and listen to videos like these to understand what am I supposed to do. Madness.

[@spicy110]

Do keep in mind you will now have to do a lot more learning to get that licence. Driving cars and bikes are now the same thing. Best of luck!

[@SaulBarry]

imma just wait 1 year until im 19, then I'll have 3 months left on my cbt to get my a2

[@spicy110]

Works perfect! I should have emphasise for a lot of people the A2 level is perfectly adequate.

[@SaulBarry]

@@spicy110 I second that, I could survive on my 125 except for the urge for MORE POWER and tbh for my needs a 125 is perfect - cheap to run and fun with friends. Only trouble is long distances, like my ride up to wales next week😂

[@rossparsons2600]

Do you not actually need to have done an A1 to get an A2?

[@SaulBarry]

@@rossparsons2600 you can just get the a2 when your 19. i have my a2 now

[@rossparsons2600]

@@SaulBarry Ohh right, ik he mentioned it in the video but i was still unsure about that thanks alot for clearing it up for me 👍

[@TheMusicTimeMachine.]

I watched this because i didn't have a clue what a mate was talking about when he said he only has an "A1 license ", I did my test a good 20yr ago now..so yeah a long time ago, so wasn't really sure what he was talking about. I do remember back when i did mine, they were people taking their test on a 125's because 2 years later after passing your test you could automatically ride any size bike. I can see why that's gone out of the window now. I passed mine on a CB600

[@dr34mlucid]

Wtf is wrong with my country… this system is idiotic.

[@simonj48]

Little note on CBT: While the motorcycle only side of it runs out after two years and doesn't grant you any long term license. CBT for full car license holders enables the full entitlement to ride mopeds (50cc) for the lifetime of the driver's driving license. So if you do have a full car license already, it's worth doing CBT just to get a full license (includes carrying pillions) to ride mopeds forever more, and while you might not want to stay on what is essentially just a scooter, it's nice to have the back up option if your CBT runs out and you don't care to renew it or that fussed about 125cc bikes.

[@spicy110]

Indeed I didn't address the car thing as most 17yr old don't get a car and a bike.

[@simonj48]

@@spicy110 While true, if that's your target audience with the explanation, there are a lot of older people who get into motorcycles - even in the comments on this video already. It might be nice to drag a non-biker friend down for a 'fun day' of learning to ride on the back of a 'free' upgrade to their existing license... or if you're a young adult looking to get their first bike, drag a parent along and they'll be able to ride your 50cc scooter as well, and maybe they'll get to keep it after you upgrade so it's easier to upgrade when Dad also gets to keep his own bike he can ride forever more... but also, allows the parent to see what their kid is getting into.

[@stubbs5244]

Simon Johnny I thought that law was for people who pass before 2001? Could be wrong tho

[@simonj48]

@@stubbs5244 www.gov.uk/motorcycle-cbt/car-driving-licence

[@stubbs5244]

Simon Johnny ah right so if before 2001 u don’t need a cbt after u need one. Cheers for that I never saw that when I did the research would of came in handy when I was 17 and couldn’t afford a car but had bikes!

[@andybarry3435]

I'm considering going for my bike license at age 55 so this helps 😷

[@spicy110]

The oldest person who used my videos to help get on a bike was over 70. You got plenty left 😁

[@andybarry3435]

@@spicy110 when I left school they reduced the restriction from 250 to 125 so I ended up on scooters for a while but never took my test.

[@Star-eb5zg]

I’m turning 16 in a couple days, got my CBT booked for next month

[@spicy110]

Best of luck!

[@Star-eb5zg]

@@spicy110 Ty!!! I’m probably not gonna get my first bike till I’m 19 (ninja 400) but I just couldn’t wait to get on some kind of two wheel motor vehicle so I’m doing my CBT at 16 😂

[@malinjones6815]

Ahah lol my moped did 50 never knew it was supost to do doing 30 😂

[@Camerons1857]

Do you know what was done to it? Mine does 40

[@JDMz]

@@Camerons1857 derestrict the carb. Upset it to 57 to 62. Remove the restrictor washer from the back of the variator. Use lighter gram rollers around 4.5grams. Get a sports exhaust and then remove the restrictor collar in the exhaust assuming your scooter is 2 stroke.

[@Camerons1857]

@@JDMz nope Chinese 4 stroke was planning on getting a derbi senda type bike but my friend was selling it cheap

[@SupermotoZach]

Nice video, when I did my DAS it was a little confusing. The A2 is pretty much the same price and structure as DAS, so I just waited another year on my 125 to do my DAS to save money (I did my CBT when I was 22).

[@scottgibson7534]

Thank god I passed my bike test in 1972.

[@MrIAME3]

Why u here then lol!!! 🤣

[@realhass]

very informative video, I don't understand why riding schools don't tell you this.

[@JammyGit]

I did my mod 1 & 2 about 10 years ago although I don't really agree with the direct access test where young and inexperienced riders gain access to big powerful motorbikes. It's true that there's no substitute for experience, and there's something to be said about paying your dues on the road for a couple of years on a 125cc or something before being able to ride death machines 👍

[@fossrocket]

What about 17 year olds jumping into today's cars like Audi rs3s and so on these are extremely powerful cars yet they can just jump out of 1.0 Corsa into 400+ bhp car the bike test should be one test same as the car.

[@pandapandabamboo]

cheers for this, probably saved me quite a bit of messing about and money

[@tonjaarrambide4541]

Thank the Lord for Texas, USA!!!! Age 17, motorcycle endorsement any size class, with passenger-1979. Been riding on the street ever since.

[@S0DI]

appreciate it once im 17 ill get my A1 license and drive a 125cc till im 19-20

[@Katieisme09]

I read that I have to get my drivers licence before doing CBT and A1 licences, is that true? Or can you just get a CBT and A1 licence with out it?

[@rodneyfisher1593]

Great great I would of added. If you hold a car licence be for 2001 u can rid a 125 without doing a CBT and if u hold a car licence while u do Ur CBT u automaticly get a AM licence for life but just for a 50cc but great information keep up with the good work

[@spicy110]

There is quite a few thing I left out as this is the simple basics. I assume most 34 yr olds would know to just look on the gov website. I only made this video as I have been asked 100s of times. 🙂

[@ANDY1985UK2011]

A place near me charges £150 for a CBT and I'd say the average around here is £130

[@dksspec]

Just taken my progressive access A after riding a couple years on a A2 licence (I'm 23). Been riding motorbikes since I was 16 non stop. Absolute piss take system for the progressive access. Same 2 tests and another £400+..... i recommend getting your A2 to gain experience but they need to modify the test for bigger bikes

[@andybryant9105]

CBT Then AM ,A1 til 19 then A2 til 24 then Full A after by taking DAS like I did and now I have a full licence and another fine vid from you

[@apollo8626]

You can take your full A test 2 years after passing your A2

[@apollo8626]

So 21 If passed at 19

[@andybryant9105]

@@apollo8626 I meant to say that sorry

[@youngeroldie5089]

As an instructor there are rumors that changes may happen, I .e to go from A2 to A licence you might be able to go to training school for further training with out having to do another test. NOTE this is only an idea from the government and not yet in practice. Be worth while for A 2 holders to look out for.

[@MotoGoato]

Man thats complicated ... wasn't like that when I started riding ... did my CBT at 19, rode about on a Honda NS125 for a year then took the test (on my 125) 2 weeks before I turned 20. Passed that and traded the 125 in against a brand new Suzuki GS500 that should have officially been restricted to something like 40bhp (but never was) .. then after 2 years my licence was automatically upgraded to the full A licence without having to take any more tests. If I remember correctly had I been over 24 or held a full car driving licence when I took the bike test it would have been a full A licence straight away without the 2 year 40bhp restriction. That was back in about 1997 / 1998.

[@davidbaird6996]

Done mine direct excess 49 years of age no restrictions ride any size

[@thedonbishop55]

Thanks. Very well explained and easy to understand.

[@deanob29]

Just to ad a side note, if you have a full car license and pass your CBT, the CBT is valid for life but your restricted to a 50cc and you can carry a pillion.

[@TheToggleguy]

As someone who travelled: 3000miles on a 50cc at 16 (CBT) 6000miles on a 125cc at 17 (CBT then A1) 1000 + miles on a 125cc at 18 (ongoing) Im excited to do 4 more tests over 6 years of continuous riding before I'm allowed to ride the same bike as someone who's 6 years older than me, never ridden a bike before and taken DAS. I kinda understand why its that way though. Also, if you're 15/16 and thinking of getting a 50cc, I wouldnt recommend it. As good of a time I had on mine, It wasn't worth it financially and it generally felt unsafe on the road... just get a bicycle.

[@ozziexd4845]

I’ve done 20k miles on a 125 scooter 500 miles included on a 125cc manual bike since I got my cbt 2 years ago I love bikes so much Last Thursday I did a free A licence assessment on a CB650F and I loved it so much now I hate my 125 on the 19 th of June on my birthday I plan to get my full licence 😁

[@seshelbow336]

Did my CBT for an AR50 at 16. My dads mate raced them at the time so modded it to do 55mph for me for free. Got pulled once, brand new cop, tried to do me for a bald tyre. I admit it was just under 1.6mm. Luckily enough I knew the law better than the policeman, told him he best radio for some advice before he wrote my ticket, as being a moped, it was only required to have visible tread. Came back with his tail between his legs 5 mins later apologised and let me go. This interaction left me in no doubt most police knew very little. So as soon as I got my RS125 at 17, I fitted the derestriction kit to take it from the legal 12bhp to a much more entertaining 33bhp. I couldn’t bring myself to spoil the beautiful looks with a front L plate, and after about a week decided the rear one looked shit aswell. So did a year on a 110mph bike with no L plates and never got stopped once. I did keep one yellow plastic screw jammed in one hole at the bottom of the rear plate just in case I was ever pulled over. At least I could argue it had fell off rather than not existed if I did get pulled. Never did tho. Best thing about no L plates was being able to take passengers. That extra weight over the back wheel was just enough for the front wheel to come up off throttle alone coming off the right roundabout where the roundabout camber stops and the road ahead starts. That year I had on my RS is now a year I’ll never forget….if I’d followed the “rules” and ridden “legally” it would have been so forgettable. Made me realise, in this world of restrictions, rules, and cry babies, being blindly obedient is a pathetic way to live. I choose which rules/laws/acts/statutes to follow….based on how much I agree with them, the punishment for disobedience, and the likelihood of being caught.

[@KAMALGHOOCH]

Appreciate for that thanks for clearly explaination all things🙌🏼

[@aarondunn5029]

Thanks dude I won’t to go on a big ride with my partner next year but didn’t no what license I needed to have her as a passenger but now I no 👌👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 holiday in Scotland comeing up going to be awsome

[@Hello-nd9xo]

I did cbt at 19 then a2 6 months later waiting till I’m 21 to do my a license. Edit just passed my a license and bought a 2004 z1000 love it

[@spicy110]

Not long now then! 😀

[@RacersRUS69]

Man I am so glad the U.S doesn’t have those restrictions. I got my learners permit at 18 and I started on a buell blast 500cc. Only had about 35hp but now I’m on a 600cc benelli making about 80hp. Still on my permit but looking to get my license this spring I’m currently 23

[@maalikserebryakov]

You cant wipe ur ass in england without a license

[@janinestoeman3895]

I passed all my tests back in 1997, had to renew my address on my licence. Got my licence back, never bothered to check to see if all my licenses had been put on. I'm now 42 checked my licence cant see any of my bike certificates. DVLA now say they don't keep records from before 1999. I'm not happy.

[@k3nny278]

Very Helpful thank you! I couldn't work it out by reading about it

[@teerapongsomkhuntod1108]

Passed my car test on 20/02/2020 But I been riding 125cc with CBT since 19/08/2019 that's almost 2 years and my CBT about to Expire in 3 1/2 months. Recently I just passed my Theory motorcycle test today. I'm going to do DAS and test before my CBT expiring. I'm nearly 27yrs

[@f2556]

I did my cbt at 16 in 2002 and A license at 17 in 2003, it seems like licensing has become much more complicated (and expensive!) Since then. It has been a passion, a stress reliever, helped me meet my partner of 15 years and led us to ride around the world together on our bikes. I found a brotherhood ready to drop everything and help be it with a broken chain in the mountains of india or an electrical short in the salt plains of bolivia... there was always another local rider who wanted to help. At every milestone moment of my life in almost 2 decades, theres a bike there with me. Cannot reccomend it enough to anyone considering it

[@chriscargle7645]

Great vid dude. Very well explained.

[@rav_477]

I watches this video when I was 15, 2 and a half years ago I'm 17 now have cbt and on my 2nd bike mt 125

[@ExploringAdventuress]

What would you recommend, I’m 38 never ridden a bike before. But I have a lot of road experience. Should I save money and just do a direct access A license

[@spicy110]

Yer no reason not to, you have to still do the CBT and so on so you will get a chance to build up the skills. If you have never ridden motorcycles before, you may struggle in places but that's what the training is for.

[@stevenhill6214]

Soooo glad i got my licence years ago before any of this over complicated (although well intended i'm sure) bullshit. On a slightly separate note, i have always thought that ALL drivers should have to do 2 years on a bike before being allowed to get a car.

[@windwalker583]

I didn't need to CBT..I past my bike test at 18 basicly ride around for 10 mins tester was hiding behind bus stop as I could see him and he jumps out in road to test my emergency stop. I didn't hit him so I passed my motorcycle test and had my A licence at 18 and went out and bought almost new cx500... Was some years ago back in the 1980s....

[@rossnos]

I had my cbt at 16, had a 1997 derbi senda, did 50 if i was lucky, sold that and got a piaggio nrg mc3 50cc moped and tweeked it a tad and did 70 (still have it) but i have a 1989 kawasaki ar50 i've owned since i was 13 (7 years next month) and the ither year brought a wk tomcat 125 its a monkey bike, now i'm 20 i'm looking at doing my restricted a2 licence now

[@ZenWorks2k]

just got my first bike, ninja 125. Am turning 24 next year… guess I’ll just wait

[@Meifesto]

I think we have the A1, A2 and A3 here (or at least very close to it). But without the CBT lessons. So theory, exam 1 and exam 2. And maybe the ages are different. I thaught A1 = 18+. A2 = 21 and A3 = 24. And it used to be having the A1 and 3 years of experience gives you the A2 automatically. (A2 + 3 years = A3) Not sure if that still works that way.

[@slap_A_flamingo]

Thank you for this video. I was looking to get a 1300cc but was unsure of the license I needed. Awesome video man thanks.

[@eltigrechino3390]

In the USA: take an approved Motorcycle Safety Foundation class (about $200), pass the riders exam (simple), if you are 16 years of age and up - you ride any bike you can afford. We believe if you want to ride like a fool, you can die like one - that's life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. If you want to ride wisely, however, you should be able to ride whatever you want.

[@spicy110]

Totally agree if people want to get them selves killed in idiot ways so be it but the issue is they don't always crash alone and other are affected. Clearly is pretty low to most beyond a bent in there car and a insurance claim

[@PhoniiczZ]

Nice and to the point. I like that 17 and a half thing, some pretty sound advice for the long run, although I don’t think many 17 years olds would wait, I didn’t. :P

[@Shinysideup]

How things change took my bike test on a 250 three weeks after my 17th birthday. then brought a Kawasaki GPz 900 much better system nowadays, so many more cars on the road too.

[@jamiecallumsykes]

Plan on doing my A licence at some point this year

[@spicy110]

Best of luck! 👍

[@jamiecallumsykes]

@@spicy110 thank you man been watching your videos for aboult a year and learned a lot from them before doing my CBT keep up the good work :)

[@Gileser301]

I’m 22 with recent CBT I have to do theory , a1 and A2 just for a 250cc enduro, when I’m experienced at motocross and have a car license it’s all money making BS 😂

[@spicy110]

No you do not need to do A1 you just need your A2. So if you have a cbt now do theory and mod 1 and 2 for the A2. I agree in your case you have the road sense from a car and the knowalge to ride a bike off road. I take it you have never ridden a bike on the road? If so do not think that is not a very deep skill alone.

[@kinsas]

i changed my Lithuanian B cat license to Uk ones and i they added A cat out of nowhere

[@GavinColbourne]

Please small correction at 2:40 ALL CBT instructors advise that if you take your CBT on an automatic to then take a 'conversion' course approx 2 hours or an updated CBT on a manual which will then 'reset' your CBT certificate for a further 2 years from the new date

[@spicy110]

I agree with the idea disagree that all cbt instructors say it. In fact many will purposefully make people who would not pass on a manual do the cbt on a auto to just get them though even if they know they are getting a geared bike. This amongst many other issues is rife! I made a video talking about it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3aUdX2bicekoas in this I am talking about laws not suggestions so much.

[@GavinColbourne]

@@spicy110 To be honest I do agree most instructors do advise to pass the CBT on an automatic just to be able to get the rider on the road as passing on an automatic is 'easier'. Personally I think a CBT should be taken on a manual that way a CBT learner can freely learn to ride on either. The actual CBT certificate (dated 08/15) is rather confusing on the rear side as there is NO clear indication on a 'Provisional A & Provisional P/AM' about automatic or manual. HOWEVER part of the 'Full P/AM (moped)' on section 7 it DOES clearly state 'Should you complete your training on an automatic motorcycle or moped we recommend that you undertake further training before riding a moped/motorcycle with manual transmission'. So from what I can tell instructors 'could' be misinforming students because technically a provisional license doesn't entitle a learner to ride 'any' bike up to the CC restriction. However if you had a Full P/AM (moped) then it advises further training.

[@GavinColbourne]

I will just add that on the front where it states what type of bike the course was completed on also refers to (note 7) which is under the headline of FULL P/AM and not under the provisional section

[@spicy110]

It is one of the proposed changes to the cbt as is adding theory. Neither a bad idea.

[@Mtthwpez]

It should also be pointed out that I am petty sure the CBT changed in that if you do it at 16 or 17 on an automatic bike/scooter, then you're restricted to automatic's unless you do another CBT on a manual bike, or pass your main test.

[@spicy110]

Proposed change not enforced at the moment. Reference video about proposed changes

[@TheBritChief]

Great explanation. Thanks

[@MrAnadad]

Thank you for informative video. 👨🏻

[@chewie8]

Allowed on the road with cbt with no idea of high way code= crazy