Standard 125cc

There are two types of licence:

A LIGHT MOTORCYCLE LICENCE (A1)

You must be the holder of a UK driving licence which has two parts:
- Photo card
- Paper counterpart (unless you have a old style paper licence).

If you hold an EU licence you must apply for a UK driver number

After successfully completing a Compulsory Basic Training course (CBT), within 2 years you must pass: a motorcycle theory test 2 practical tests - modular 1 and modular 2

This allows you to ride any bike up to 125cc with a power output of 11kw. The practical tests are taken on a bike between 75cc and 125cc.

A STANDARD MOTORCYCLE LICENCE (A2)

You must be the holder of a UK driving licence which has two parts:
- Photo card
- Paper counterpart (unless you have a old style paper licence).

If you hold an EU licence you must apply for a UK driver number

After successfully completing a Compulsory Basic Training course (CBT), within 2 years you must pass: a motorcycle theory test 2 practical tests - modular 1 and modular 2

This is obtained if the practical tests were taken on a bike over 120cc but no more than 125cc. It must be capable of reaching at least 100kmph. After this, you will be restricted to riding a bike of up to 25kw with a power/weight ratio not exceeding 0.16kw/kg. After these 2 years you are able to ride any size of bike.