Need Info on getting my category A

[mckinney2010]

Hi, i've had my bike for close to 2 years now and completed my theory which is now due to expire in august so Ive booked my practical for next month and im only discovering about doing CBT today, I have a full car license and have been riding on the road with my L plates up completely unaware of CBT, will i have to get this done before my practical or does my license exempt me from it?
Thanks

[ian789]

[mckinney2010]

ive had my car license 4 years now, and passed my theory and hazard perception for bike 21 months ago, my friend who passed he's test 3 years ago didnt do CBT, ( 2 lessons then took his theory and pasted hes test several months later), is CBT new?

[waffles]

Your hazard and theory test last for 2 years and are needed to do your full licence. CBT has been the law for years, did you not check what you needed before you started riding?

And how did you get insurance? Mine asked how long I had my CBT for
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Theory test - 19/8/09, CBT - 11/10/09, MOD 1 - 16/8/10, MOD 2 - 27/10/10
Past rides Yamaha XT125X, Triumph TT600, Honda XR250
Current rides Suzuki GSXR 600, Honda MSX125

[Ste]

[ian789]

CBT was introduced in 1990.

You best not be riding now becuase you are not insured!

[mckinney2010]

I dont think it applies to Northern Ireland as I have just found out, it is optional here and lowers the cost of insurance for your bike,
I was really getting worried as my test is in 2 weeks and I thought i'd been breaking the law the past two years! cheers guys

[ian789]