What licence do I need to ride a 125cc?
‘A1’ Light Motorcycle Licence (max power 11kW)
Once you have passed your Practical Test, you will have a licence to ride any machine of up to 125cc, so long as it’s power is restricted to 11kW, without L-plates and you may carry a pillion passenger.
Can you drive a 125cc scooter on a car licence?
If you have a full car licence, you can ride a motorcycle or scooter up to 125cc but you have to take your Compulsory Basic Training first.
Do you need a CBT If you have a full driving license?
You do not need to take a CBT course or take the full moped test. You must take CBT if you want to ride anything larger than a 50cc moped.
Can you ride a 50cc moped on a full driving Licence without CBT?
If you passed your driving test before 1 February 2001 you can legally ride a moped (up to 50cc) with no L plates, without taking a CBT course or the full moped test. In this instance you will, however, need to take a CBT if you want to ride anything larger than a 50cc moped.
Can a 125cc go on the motorway UK?
Can I ride a 125cc on the motorway? Yes, you can ride a 125cc motorcycle on the motorway if you have a full motorcycle licence. You cannot ride on the motorway if you only have a CBT.
How much is a CBT test UK?
If you already have that – or a full UK driving licence – you can skip this step. How much does the CBT certificate cost? A CBT (compulsory basic training) test can cost between £130 to £170, but the price can vary between instructors. The certificate is valid for two years.
Can I ride 250cc on a CBT?
You can ride up to 125cc with a valid CBT certificate. (or a full motorcycle licence category A) A 250cc motorcycle will required a full motorcycle licence. … In this case, you could only use it on the roads with a valid CBT certificate or full motorcycle licence.
How fast does a 125cc go?
The average 125cc bike will likely have a top speed of around 70mph, and should be able to cruise along at 50 to 60mph quite comfortably.
How many L plates do you need on a 125?
Just have two full size L plates. Its not that hard a law to obey. Remember kids, bikes aren’t like lego. You can’t easily take a part from one bike and then fit it to another.
Can you ride a 125 on the motorway with L plates?
You can ride a 125cc motorbike with a car licence. However, to do so, you need to have completed your Compulsory Basic Training (commonly called CBT) and your bike must have L plates on it. The latter fact means that, as the signs suggest when you join an M-way, you shouldn’t take the 125cc bike on a motorway.
Do you need motorcycle license for 150cc scooter?
For 50cc scooters you need a driver’s license, but not a motorcycle license. For 150cc you need a driver and motorcycle license. … For example, the majority of states require a motorcycle license for 150cc scooters (and above) since they exceed speeds of 50mph and can be operated on highways.
Can I take a CBT with a car Licence?
CBT if you have a car driving licence
If you already have a CBT certificate and then pass your car test, you can ride a moped without L plates without taking the full motorcycle test. In this case the CBT certificate for riding mopeds will last for as long as your car licence.