you can’t book a test for this category - error message

[gwernybwch]

I've started to look at dates to book my Mod 1 and Mod 2, but when I try to book an "A" Unrestricted bike Mod 1 test on the website I get an
"you can’t book a test for this category. please choose another type of test or contact the dvsa" error message.

I have passed my theory test and done by CBT and are (well) over 25, so are thinking that I should be able to go straight to the Direct Access Mod 1 & 2?

I have previously passed my theory, CBT and Mod 1, but didn't pass my Mod 2, so have had to start over again. That shouldn't stop me from redoing a Mod 1 again?
The system will allow me to book a Mod 1 as a A2 though.

Looking at the system, there is no availability for a test in Newport, Gwent until Christmas. I realise that there is a backlog, but would expect some availability. Do riding school block book appointments?

Also does the MOD 2 HAS to be taken an the same centre as where the MOD 1 was passed?

Thanks in advance for any replies.

[Fat Angry Scotsman]

Back logs can be a number of months long it depends on the test centre.

Yes schools block book so that at least two pupils can be attended by the same instructor. Bikerite doing MOD 1s just took their motorcycles to the test centre and had pupils turn up at the centre and just revolved one off next one on.

You can do MOD 1 and MOD 2 at different locations.
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[Evil Hans]

Could just be their website glitching?

When did you pass your theory test? You have to take (both) practical tests within 2 years of that date. Maybe there are no tests available in that timeframe?
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[Evil Hans]

[spongefinger]

[gwernybwch]

Thanks all for the replies.
I've had a bit of fiddle on the system and it will allow me to book a Mod 2 test, but not a Mod 1!

In March / April 2019 I had a go at getting my 'A' licence and passed my Theory / CBT and Mod 1. I thought that my Mod 1 expired when my theory expired in what would have been March 2021?
(I got my new theory and CBT in May / June this year)

I wonder what would happen if I book a Mod 2 test and rock up at the test centre? I presume that they check my paperwork including Mod 1 pass certificate and realise that it was from over 2 years ago?!?

[ThatDippyTwat]

[pinkyfloyd]

[spongefinger]

I believe if theory has run out you need to re do theory and mod 1.

[gwernybwch]

Soooo, after calling the DVSA and waiting on the line for two hours and then getting transferred to another person I finally find out what the issue is.
It is all to do with me previously passing (now expired) a Mod 1. Because of that it seems that I can't book an 'A' licence Mod 1 online anymore and I get lumped in with people who have previously lost their licence. I want to book another Mod 1 I have to phone their call centre and have another 2 hour wait.
The other alternative is to book an A1 Mod 1 and then phone them who can then change it to an 'A' Mod 1 or get the bike school to book it for me via their special number.

[spongefinger]

I don't know if I'm being thick or misread your mail . But if you have already passed theory , CBT and mod 1 and only failed mod 2 why are you not just re doing mod 2 ?

[Evil Hans]

[AnnaMia]

[gwernybwch]