Singapore <=200cc Motorcycle Licence Equivalent to?

[scabstermooch]

Hello,

I am originally from Singapore and have been living in England for a few years now (although I did take a sojourn of several months and have only just returned to England a few weeks ago) . My Singapore Motorcycle Riding license allows me to ride bikes of a capacity up to and including 200cc.

I understand that I can ride in England using my Singapore Licence but what bikes can I ride? 200cc or 33bhp?

Also, if I were to exchange my Singapore licence for a GB bike licence, what would I get?

[Paivi]

I'd suggest you contact DVLA, as there is no such thing as a 200cc licence in the UK so you'd get something different.

Also, what you can do and how to exchange your licence depends on why you're here, as a resident, visitor or a student.

DVLA site
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[strag]

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[Paivi]

[strag]

haha, I must be wiser than I thought
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[Paivi]

Streetwiser, you mean.
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[Dalemac]

if i were you i would take a test over here. dont know singapore but i know that riding styles differentiates (wow big word!) from country to country, for instance italy or india.

if you dont want to do that then the probability is you will have a restricted licence and have to stick to 33bhp.

If i were you, i would just take the A2 test over here and ride whatever you want.


Dalemac
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[bantam]

I really think that you need to contact the DVLA first, they will be albe to help you. It seems a little extreme to go through the waiting and pressure of a retest (sorry Dale ).

My wife is from Hong Kong, now living in the UK. She was a student over here in the late 1990s, so residing on a student visa. She was able to have both her car and motorcycle licences transferred to the UK format. She now rides a Yamaha XV250 (vertically challenged )

[Dalemac]

yeah well it was just a thought.

I just thought it could take ages to get the licence converted, and that a bit of road awareness over here in the uk would have been an advantage to him.

Dalemac
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[Ariel Badger]

I rode on my Zimbabwean licence in the UK for over 20 years. Two years ago I got in a bit of minor grief and had to produce my ticket to the police. They informed me that it was only valid for 2 years after entering the UK and I needed to get a British licence (I have now done so). EU licences are fine here but take care on dodgy third world (including American) permits.
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[scabstermooch]

Right - I've sent in my Licence and application for exchange today. When I asked the lady processing the application at the DVLA what licence I am likely to get she hesitated then said something along the lines of "you'll get to ride up to 125ccs"

But then, I believe she doesn't know what she is talking about as she didn't seem to know anthing about the various types of UK motorcycle licence.

Still, would be very very very very disappointed if the DVLA gave me the A1 Licence.

Some info about the A2 licence according to https://www.elitemotorcycletraining.com/licence_options.htm

[scabstermooch]

[scabstermooch]

[Dalemac]

ok then. convert your licence and get the 33bhp restriction.....as a BEST result. Its up to you mate.

And anyway no-one needs to tell you how to ride. All you had to do was book the test, then spend less than half a day out of your bed doing it, if you dont wanna ride 125's take the test. i mean, you seem confident enough to just be able to take the test and pass it, so whats the problem?


and there is no need to be abrupt towards me im only tryin to give u advice.

Dalemac
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[Dalemac]

[Kal]

Sounds like you are seeing somehting he didn't intend in his earlier post there.

It's just the internet. < shrugs >
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[The Tot]

If you know how to ride, then surely passing the A2 motorcycle test would be like a piece of cake then? Even still, even with your riding experience, you need to get accustomed to the UK traffic laws, and i know you've done your CBT, it will mean you will get a more in-depth understanding through the training you will receive in preparation for your test.

Generally as a fact, about 75% of most south east asians can't ride for shit, try seeing what goes around in Jakarta at worst, or Bangkok or even Kuala Lumpur at times. Anyway, you still have a year (i think it's a year nowadays) for the uk to honour your singaporean license, so ride a 125 and you'll be safe for the time being.

But seriously, get your test done, makes you feel you have a sense of accomplishment.
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[TheShaggyDA]

I'd sit the A2 test and get a UK licence, myself. My wife drove in the UK on an American licence for 9 years. Finally, the insurance company said that they wouldn't insure her again as she didn't have a UK licence, so she had to sit the test. She passed, and her insurance premiums droppped drastically.

Although it wasn't pretty. Imagine driving happily for over 30 years, then having to have L plates and be accompanied at all times by a qualified driver again...