What way should I go about passing my test? (aged 20)

[R62012]

I passed my CBT when 17 and had a Yamaha RD 125 LC but got laid off from work and obviously couldn't afford a bike, had few bits and bobs since then but nothing perm like now jobs wise. I'm 21 in November, what is my best option doing 33bhp A2 now does that mean when it's my 21st it auto goes away or wait until 21 and pass then DAS and just ride a 125 again until then?

I'm after the R6 '99 / '00 model for my first big bike after passing.

Thanks, Jonathan.

[Alex_B]

If you don't pass this year you wont be doing DAS until you're 24.

Get it done, this year. Anyway you can.
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[R62012]

I am 21 in November, should I just do it then?

@ Will them three months give me enough time to get them passed?

I will get my theory done as soon as possible I didn't know about this law changing, is the 2 years 33bhp restriction just staying the same as well if I was to just pass it when I'm 20?

[thomp1983]

there's a post in general chat about the new rules, if you don't do it this year then you will be restricted until your 24, there is no restriction that then expires under the new rules, it all involves extra tests at different ages up until you do your full licence at 24. if your confident you can pass in the bad weather we'll have in november then do das then but id be having your mod1 booked for the day you turn 21 and your mod 2 ready booked just after as you have to wait a set amount of time if you fail.

chris

[J.M.]

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[J.M.]

[R62012]

Unfortunately my CBT ran out as I did that when I was 17 and 20 now.

I will have a look at mock ones online for theory and book that then also book CBT which is around 100 quid and get that out the way.

I was just going to use their bikes to be fair so can't really practice as money is a bit tight at the minute but want my full test done before these stupid god damn laws coming intact.

How much would Mod 1/2 cost if you get lessons and how long do they normally take to pass? I'm not blowing my own trumpet so without being big headed I see no reason why not to pass.

I've seen these week tests and for like £400 or so but does that mean if you don't pass it's another 400 quid...?

I know the R6 is a big bike for my first but I will respect it and get experience first.

[Taught2BCauti...]

Theory + Mod1 + Mod2 cost about £121. Your Theory pass is also valid for 2 years.

Some schools offer as much tuition as you need to pass the tests, but you may have to pay extra for bike hire.

£400 is a lot of money to fork out - so check what exactly is included. The test fees might be extra, so that could become £521.

You need to decide if a 125 will do you for the next 4 years, because if you don't pass before the deadline, the cost of getting a full licence is going to cost a lot more - but you might be in a better financial position then. Sticking to a 125 for now, might help if you get offered a job and just need transport.
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[R62012]

Money is a bit tight and I only get paid monthly, I don't fancy forking out £400+ each time (saying I did fail hopefully I won't), I've been practicing the theory tests online and going to study and revise them for a fortnight before booking mine, do my CBT relatively soon as well get that out the way hopefully will be two ticks in the box.

I've not been on a bike in a little while but I haven't forgotten anything and wasn't one of these normal throttle happy mugs who was going over the limit everywhere I did used to have concentration and common sense, should I book Mod 1 without tests and get a couple or a few for Mod 2 or should I do these week courses where at the end you will have passed both?

I've decided to get it done ASAP on a 125 A2 as I'm still only 20 and then at least the law won't effect me and around November/December try and get my accelerated access done but it wouldn't really be a massive biggie as I will be unrestricted at 22 not 24 and not conflict with these new stupid laws being put in place, I really do feel sympathy for a 17 year old next year real bummer as there seems to be no loopholes around it neither.

Could I have all my test done by the end of next month do you think?

[Rogerborg]

If you're that confident, then another option would be:

CBT
Theory
Buy any 125
Pass 'standard' Mod 1 and Mod 2 on your own bike (no training required) and get an "A <= 25kW" license.
Chop in the 125 and get a 500+ bike, restricted or 'restricted' down to 25kW/33bhp.
When you turn 21, rock up on your own bike and do the 'Accelerated Access' (essentially just the standard DAS / 'large' bike test) on it. If they don't ask about the power, you don't tell. If they do ask, well, what they want to hear is that it's 35kW+. To make it look legit, you could have a mate ride it in to the test centre with you as pillion, and then be sure to crack on briskly when road conditions allow.

You've got the up-front costs of getting a 125, but if you buy old and Japanese then you'll get your money back. You won't have to shell out anything to a training school except your CBT.
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