DaveUK 49 Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 Ive read so much online that ive managed to confuse myself, so thought I would ask on here in the hope someone with the right knowledge can point me in the right direction! I have a full UK driving licence with the P entitlement. Direct.gov.uk states: If you have a full car licence you may ride motorcycles up to 125 cc and 11 kW power output, with L plates (and/or D plates in Wales), on public roads, but you MUST first satisfactorily complete a CBT course if you have not already done so. Other sites I have seen state If you have a full car driving licence without a provisional Category A entitlement, then you must apply for a provisional motorcycle licence before you can do your CBT and get on the road on a light motorcycle. Or that class P only allows you to ride a bike upto 50cc with L plates after passing your CBT. I dont think I would be as confused it it wasnt for the official direct.gov site stating you can ride upto 125cc providing you have L plates and pass the CBT. Can anyone advise what I need to do to ride a bike of upto 125cc on a full UK driving licence? (I havent take CBT yet, but know I will need to before I get on a bike) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ataylor0 30 Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 (edited) If your licence was issued before 1st February 2001, then you can ride a 50cc moped, capable of not more than 30mph. Strangely enough, you will not need to display L plates, and you can carry a passenger if the motorcycle has a passenger seat and rear footrests. If you want to ride a motorcycle of over 50cc, up to 125cc, you must take Compulsory Basic Training (CBT), you must display L plates, and you must not carry passengers. The CBT certificate is valid for 2 years. Edit: better info. Edited June 19, 2011 by ataylor0 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonoholland 0 Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 and be 17+ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveUK 49 Posted June 19, 2011 Author Share Posted June 19, 2011 Ok, so just to confirm! Full UK Driving Licence Complete CBT Drive any bike upto 125cc without L plates? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonoholland 0 Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 passing your CBT gives you a Provisional A Category licence so no, you'll still need L plates on your bike until you pass your bike test and get a full category A licence 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Global Moderators Cuddles 5,413 Posted June 19, 2011 Global Moderators Share Posted June 19, 2011 Not policing related so moved to 'Help Me'. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveUK 49 Posted June 19, 2011 Author Share Posted June 19, 2011 Thanks JH99, makes sense now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pottheed 50 Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 Unfortnatley its not simple!!! If you hold a full car licence gained before 1997 you have catagory P, which means you can drive without L plates and without CBT anything up to 50cc. If you gained your full car licence after 1997 you also have catagory P, but to "validate it" you need to complete a CBT which is valid forever for anything up to 50cc If you do not hold a full car licence then you have to complete a CBT and have to ride with L plates to ride anything up to 125's (if you are 16, 50cc's) If you wish to drive a bike up to 125cc you need to complete a CBT regardless of whether you have car licence or not. You will also need L plates. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveUK 49 Posted June 19, 2011 Author Share Posted June 19, 2011 My licence was issued in 2004, so is it still the case of: Full UK Driving Licence Complete CBT Drive any bike upto 125cc with L plates? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonoholland 0 Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 lol, yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveUK 49 Posted June 19, 2011 Author Share Posted June 19, 2011 Superb, just need to convince the missus now! Thanks everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoneForgotten 2,494 Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 Wow, this is the same situation I'm in So, is the assertion that you can't drive a 125CC machine with L plates *until* you've done a CBT? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GordonH 787 Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 Even if technically you didn't need a CBT before riding on the road, if you plan to ride a bike on the road and have only driven a car up to now, you'd be pretty stupid not to do a CBT course before hand. Do the CBT, it might save your life. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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