Currently doing A2 > A

Sam Millar · L Plate Warrior Joined: 09 Jun 2018 Karma :

Hi All,

Just wanted to ask a few questions. I've been advised that I will need my theory certificate to be in date if I want to progress from my A2 > A. As I technically already have a 'Full UK License' albeit with a power restriction, I was under the impression the theory test I sat in 2014 would do me. Can someone clarify this? I passed my motorcycle theory in Sep 2016 and I then passed my 'A2' in July of 2016. Do I need to sit another theory to be able to go and sit my 'A' now?

I'm 24 and will be 25 in July.

Kentol750 · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 May 2016 Karma :

Yes. You won't once you pass the 2year point in July.
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Pjay · World Chat Champion Joined: 18 Jan 2016 Karma :

You do not need to sit the Theory if you have A2.

Edit:
Marking it redundant doesn't mean your answer was clear...

Holding an A2 means you have passed the motorcycle theory, it has nothing to do with 2 years.
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Kentol750 · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 May 2016 Karma :

It's a new licence attempt. Theory still needed. Answer perfectly clear.
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Rogerborg · nimbA Joined: 26 Oct 2010 Karma :

Kentol750 · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 May 2016 Karma :

If you upgrade before the 2 years are up you need a valid theory test.
As originally stated.
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Pjay · World Chat Champion Joined: 18 Jan 2016 Karma :

Sam Millar · L Plate Warrior Joined: 09 Jun 2018 Karma :

Sorry, I meant I had passed my Theory in 2014, and then past my ‘A2’ a couple of months before the two year expiry.

My question was do I now need to sit another theory test before I can sit my Mod1 or Mod2 tests for my ‘A’?

Kentol750 · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 May 2016 Karma :

Yes. Unless you wait for the 2 year period to finish. So, it depends how desperate to get it done before then.
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Sam Millar · L Plate Warrior Joined: 09 Jun 2018 Karma :

Does a valid theory have to be current for Mod1 or can I do that and wait until I’ve completed two years as an A2 rider and then do my Mod2 without having to sit another theory?

Kentol750 · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 May 2016 Karma :

You need the theory for mod 1. Have you looked into booking a test, you can't book and put your name to a test without a theory pass against your name on the system.
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Sam Millar · L Plate Warrior Joined: 09 Jun 2018 Karma :

I had my first assessment today with a local school, he said there was no issues what so ever and when we got back to the school there had been a cancellation and he asked if I wanted it. I said yes as we had previously been talking about tests and he said I'd be waiting into middle of July for a Mod1.

Looks like i'm gonna have to phone and cancel on it! So if I wait until I've been passed my A2 for two years, I no longer have to sit the tests or just have a theory?

Kentol750 · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 May 2016 Karma :

Once you pass the 2 year point, you can then do a mod 1 and mod 2 on a full power bike, without needing the theory test. (Didn't the instructor try to put your driver number to the mod 1?)
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Sam Millar · L Plate Warrior Joined: 09 Jun 2018 Karma :

No I think he just pencilled me into it as I was under the impression my theory was till valid until I got home and checked. I'll be calling him first thing tomorrow to let him know that's not the case.

Will just wait it out as it's only about a month or so until I've passed the two year mark.

I can't believe how silly it is about having to sit these tests again. I passed on a restricted MT07 and will be taking the tests on unrestricted MT07s. The exact same tests on the same bikes, albeit unrestricted - but you hardly use the top end of the power on a test. Rolling Eyes

pinkyfloyd · Super Spammer Joined: 20 Jul 2010 Karma :

Kentol pretty much covered it and ass Rogerborg said. It is something that makes no sense.

If you are upgrading from A2 to full A and have held a full A2 licence for 2 years or longer then you do not need a valid theory test.

If you are upgrading due to age and have not held your A2 licence for 2 years or longer then you must have a valid theory test.

From the looks you either have to wait a little longer or resit a theory.
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Rogerborg · nimbA Joined: 26 Oct 2010 Karma :

Kentol750 · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 May 2016 Karma :

OP, the easiest thing to do is to ask the instructor to try and put your driver number against the test. It should flag up if you have no theory pass. If you get on the system, you go for the test. Chances are the school can cancel if not the case. Doesn't cost to try and book it. After that, it's your money to turn up and see if Rogerborg's theory works.
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Rogerborg · nimbA Joined: 26 Oct 2010 Karma :

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