Mod1 before Jan 19th then Mod2 after Jan 19th, what happens?

[Ribenapigeon]

Its getting late in the year and there's a danger my Mod1 and 2 could get split over the Jan 19th date for the new EU directive. What kind of licence would I get if I take my tests on my 125. I'm 45 by the way.

Cheers

[Rogerborg]

I can't see a reason why you'd get anything other than a joke A1 license.

However, you'd get a more official lie if you asked the DSA.

Don't let it come to that, eh?
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[janner_10]

I wouldn't risk it, start being prepared to travel and look for cancellation dates, I would get booking the Mod 1 now and having a go at it for the sake of £15.

That leave 3 months to find a mod 2 slot.
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[Mark 37]

I was just wondering this myself. I've a birthday at the end of the month so should get enough money for my theory and Mod 1 but with Christmas coming I can't afford to get my Mod 2 until jan-feb time.

If you get an answer from DSA, can you post it here please?

Mark
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[thepuma]

If you're on a 125cc then I'd imagine you'll be stuck on one forever unless you retake them both again on a bigger bike.

Like others have said, don't let it come to that, book early and if you have to wag time off work to get one in then do it, cos it'll cost a lot more having to re-do all your tests again to get access to a bigger bike.
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[Matt B]

The official line is this:

Rules for riding tests from 19 January 2013

"You'll get a licence for the sub-category of motorcycle that you use for your module 2 test if you pass.
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[Flatbadger]

[Ribenapigeon]

Iim still confused. I think there's a real danger I will not ge both tests done by Jan 19th, so does that mean restricted to 47bhp for ever or until do both tests again but on a 500cc bike.

[DaveB]

No, from what I gather you'll be restricted to a 125 for ever if you pass on a 125
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[Flatbadger]

This thread might clear things up (there are a few discussions like this if you search).

https://www.bikechatforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=256010

In a few words, after Jan the bike you are tested on is the size you're limited to for ever, unless you take another test on a bigger bike - with all the hassle that brings!
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[thepuma]

[Ribenapigeon]

fuck it takes me an age to get round to booking anything. The bike training companies must be over the moon with the new rules then.

[thepuma]

[Dave70]

Just move to the Isle of Man

You can pass your test (none of this mod 1 & 2 stuff) on a 125 and then buy any bike you like. You just have to have an R plate and keep it under 50mph for a year (like I even do that now )

The only down side is, most of the roads are shite and you can't ride far before you have to turn around and come back. Unless you have a submarine/bike hybrid.

[Ribenapigeon]

My theory is on the 16th of Oct and was going to book Mod1 as soon as I pass the theory.

I'm my own victim of being too relaxed about the whole business. I should have researched what all the fuss about the tests was earlier in the year.

If you do pass yor tests after 19th of Jan do you have to wait a whole two years to take the tests again on a more powerfull machine? Or take the tests anytime?

[Teflon-Mike]

[Ribenapigeon]

Tef: so things are not yet set in stone? The licencing athority may have other options based around training requirments rather than just tests?

Personally I think it would be better if they had a single test taken on a 125 but then restricted until you can prove you have done a certain number of hours/sessions of training on a larger bike with an approved instructor.