DSB-1 0 Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 I passed my direct access bike test in 1997 and submitted my pass certificate to the DVLA , however it was returned as I forgot to enclose a cheque for the update on my licence, I then misplaced the test certificate in a house move. Recently I discovered the certificate and submitted it to the DVLA but they are refusing to up date my licence because it was not returned within a 2 year period although they acknowledge that I did pass my test in 1997. I would like to become a motorcycle riding instructor but according to most websites I must hold a licence for at least 3 yrs, How can I overcome this problem. I have the original copy of the pass certificate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Prae1546081277 424 Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 (edited) You can't do anything because technically you never had a full licence as you didn't upgrade yours within 2 years when you passed the test. You'll need to retake your test and DVLA won't give in on the issue either. Edited July 9, 2011 by Prae Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obsidian_eclipse + 1,202 Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 I passed my direct access bike test in 1997 and submitted my pass certificate to the DVLA , however it was returned as I forgot to enclose a cheque for the update on my licence, I then misplaced the test certificate in a house move. Recently I discovered the certificate and submitted it to the DVLA but they are refusing to up date my licence because it was not returned within a 2 year period although they acknowledge that I did pass my test in 1997. I would like to become a motorcycle riding instructor but according to most websites I must hold a licence for at least 3 yrs, How can I overcome this problem. I have the original copy of the pass certificate. Personally I'd write a few more letters explaining the situation, try if possible to get the name of someone higher up the chain and see if there is anything they can suggest. I'm not sure that anyone on here can offer any advice as its not really a police matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pottheed 50 Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 erm......there isnt somthing right here, when you pass your test it is a "free" upgrade to full licence, and besides, most people just give their licence to their examiner at the end I have only ever read about people managing to do it after 2 years by literally going to Swansea and making a fuss about it there and then they are more "flexible" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burnie 2,084 Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 erm......there isnt somthing right here, when you pass your test it is a "free" upgrade to full licence, and besides, most people just give their licence to their examiner at the end Indeed - all entitlement updates are free Provisional to full car, motorcycle, moped, bus or lorry - Free Provisional to full car, motorcycle, moped after disqualified till test pass - Free Add full entitlement to a full licence - Free Add provisional entitlment to a provisonal licence - Free Add provisional - bus or lorry entitlement to a full licence - Free N Ireland with GB test pass - Free Source Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonoholland 0 Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 but were they in 1997? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanabe 243 Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 So have you actually been riding a motorbike without the correct licence?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pottheed 50 Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 one of my relatives did their test in '96 and they said it was free (from what they can remember!!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC_GMP_BDIV 128 Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 This smells to me like someone has been caught riding without a full licence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boroughtrainer 287 Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 one of my relatives did their test in '96 and they said it was free (from what they can remember!!) Me too. No cost to add a entitlement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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