CBT every two years??????????

[Chris750]

My mrs rides a 125 ped. She has ridden this for about 5 years only on her initial CBT. I told her she should renew this every two years I think.
She has had absolutely no problems with the police, she got pulled a year ago and as she did not realise at that time the CBT expired, when asked if she had a CBT she replied yes and after checks on license/insurance/mot she was let on her way.
It seems to me that they are not strict on renewing CBT's or do you think she just go lucky and I should get her to redo it. I guess she would have issues with insurance in the event of an accident.
Also she will soon take her test to drive a car, does this make any differance?

[Dr. DaveJPS]

she's bloody lucky! afaik two years and a CBT needs to be renewed and no a car license will make bugger all difference
____________________
"intelligent inattention is preferable to unintelligent tinkering"
www.davejps.com

[Mystery]

yeah but didn't she pass her car test before like 1998 or something then you don't even need your cbt only L plates and a 125 i think
____________________
Carbon knuckles assure you maximum protect against debris and unfortunate accidents or if someone cuts you off, their side mirror.Mopeds are like chubby chicks.. they are really fun to ride until you're friends catch you on one

[Chris750]

would she lose her licence if she got had band to rights by a stricter cop?

[killa]

I rode for a year after the 2 years. I didnt know it had to be re-newed.
____________________
Cleverly disguised as a responsible adult.
Bike:- Yamaha TRX850 | Killas Biking History | Killas Gaming History | Killas autmotive history

[Dr. DaveJPS]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compulsory_Basic_Training
____________________
"intelligent inattention is preferable to unintelligent tinkering"
www.davejps.com

[Polo]

[Feasty]

Correct, 50cc can be ridden on a car licence without a CBT before that date but anything over that (125cc) MUST hold a CBT.

And pleading ignorance isn't an excuse...

(That IS the word I was looking for wasn't it!? )
____________________
Previous: Aprilia Habana Retro 50cc (beauty), Yamaha SR125 (fell apart), Honda XR125 (nippy little commuter), Honda SLR650 (Geewhizz), Yamaha Diversion 900S (Smoooooth) written off courtesy of a stupid escaped horse.
(7 year gap), BMW F650 (Relaxing ride). Aprilia Caponord ETV1000 (Big and bold). Yamaha FZS600 (got me in trouble too quick!).
Current: Yamaha TDM 900 (Comfy, light but big, power when needed).

[Chris750]

anyone know off the top off their head roughly how much CBT is?

[Polo]

Normally around £120'ish.
____________________
My mum smells your fingers

[Irn-Bru]

£90 - £130

oops, beaten to it
____________________
KTM 990 SMT & Suzuki DR-Z 400 SM

[The Artist]

£80-£130 depending on whether you hire a bike from them and where it is.

[Ste]

[Devils Advocate]

[Fadel]

Pass your car test before Feb ( I think) 2001 you have full moped entitlement (50cc) and a provisional scooter (125) which means on a 50 you can carry people, no L's but on a 125 you must display L plates, can't carry pillion or go on motorways.
Pass your test after that date and you need to do a CBT to ride either, and renew every 2 years

[ms51ves3]

[R4nger]

I guess in theory a really strict traffic cop could do you for driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence and because you don't have a CBT then your wife's insurance would be invalid.

If the copper wanted to, he could charge you with a fixed penalty notice which would be about £200 (Maximum is £5000) and 6 points for no insurance and for driving other than in accordance with a licence carries a maximum fine of £1000 and 6 points.

[LeeR]

[Polo]

[and]

...

[Chris750]

I just asked her this and she said she remembers being told she would have to redo CBT but she couldnt remember the details and because she has never been ask by insurance companies or police more recently I think she just assumed she was ok still
But as stated previously ignorance is no excuse

[Cigaro]

If she is caught it will be 3-6 points for 'riding otherwise than in accordance with a licence'.

[Throttle]

If she has been riding 5 years now, wouldn't it be broad as long just doing a DAS?

Seeing as we are on the topic of the CBT, what are the rules regarding using your own bike? Mine expires soon but I am getting a Monkey around christmas time. Can I take the CBT on this?

[Kickstart]

Hi

No legal reason you cannot use your own bike for your CBT. However you need to be insured on it and it is probable that your insurance doesn't cover you unless you have a valid CBT. Hence you wouldn't be insured to ride it doing a fresh CBT if you old one had expired.

All the best

Keith
____________________
Traxpics, track day and racing photographs - Bimota Forum - Bike performance / thrust graphs for choosing gearing

[element]