Motorcycle's suitable for test use

Minimum test vehicle requirements for mopeds

A moped must have an engine capacity not exceeding 50 cc, and a maximum speed of 50 kilometres per hour (km/h) (approximately equivalent to 31 miles per hour).

Minimum test vehicle requirements for motorcycles

Motorcycles under 75cc are not acceptable for the full motorcycle test. Like car tests, if you pass your motorcycle practical on an automatic or semi-automatic, your license will be marked accordingly

A light motorcycle (category A1) is defined as a motorcycle between 75 and 125 cc, with a power output not exceeding 11 kilowatts (kW) (maximum 14.6 brake horse power).

A standard motorcycle (category A) is defined as a motorcycle between 121 and 125 cc, capable of exceeding 100 km/h (62.1mph).

The minimum test vehicle requirements for a motorcycle and side-car are the same as the solo machines, but categories A and A1 must not exceed a power to weight ratio of 0.16 kW/kg. Passengers are not allowed to ride in the sidecar during the test. Only candidates with certain disabilities can use a motorcycle and side-car combination for the test. The licence obtained as a result of this test will be restricted to this combination of vehicle.

Speedometers on imported vehicles

Motorcycles used for test purposes must display speed in either mph and kmh or mph only. Vehicles displaying speed in kmh only are not acceptable. Overlays are not acceptable.

A light motorcycle licence (category A1) will give you full licence entitlement to ride machines up to 125 cc with a power output of up to 11 kW.

If you are under 21, a standard motorcycle licence (category A) will restrict you for a period of two years to riding machines with a power output not exceeding 25 kW and a power/weight ratio not exceeding 0.16 kW/kg. After the two years you may ride any powered motorcycle.

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