A bit confused with what tests 2 take :(

[jimbobm]

Ok i want to ride a 125 atleast with L plates and am confused as 2 what test etc 2 take, can someone please write down what i have to do from scratch?
Thanks allot

[palmer]

how old are you?

[jimbobm]

Well i wont be able to afford it till after january cos i will be gettin my new job then and that is when i am 17

[veeeffarr]

You need to apply for your provisional license.

And then take your CBT (You can phone up any motorcycle training school, try yell.com for ones in your area)

You can take this before 17 if you like on a 50cc scooter, but if you're 17 in January I wouldn't bother buying a bike until you are 17 (As is your intent).

CBT costs about £80, you use their bike... You MUST take your provisional license (Photocard and paper) to the training centre, or you won't be able to take your CBT.

The CBT itself is nothing to be afraid of, approxmately 6 hours of learning to control the bike and some theory, and then 2 hours on the road.

After completing it (It's not a test, so don't worry, unless you are horifically dangerous you will pass!) You will be given a form (DL196 or something similar). You must keep this safe!

After that, when you turn 17, buy a 125, helmet, protective gear (If you're not a fool!) and insurance... And you're ready to rock.

[jimbobm]

Oh right thanks v. much for taking the time 2 write that all out for me cos that has helped me allot
i thought there was another test inbetween CBT and 125 with L-plates. Am i right in saying that its your A1 that u need to ride without l-plates and with passengers etc?
what is the system for that?


p.s. i love being an l-plate warrior

[veeeffarr]

[jimbobm]

What is the difference between A and A1?
thanx for all the info u have given me btw
also how much dus A or A1 cost?

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[bidman]

Hi the restricted licence which entitles you to no more than 33bhp is now called the A2 licence and can be taken when you are 17 the test costs 55quid.

The licence you get when you turn 17 whilst having a cbt is classed as an A1 licence and there are no tests for this licence it entitles you to any bike up to 125cc but you have to display L plates and are not allowed to pag, but there are no more test to be taken.

Then the full A licence can only be passed after the age of 21 or if you have held an A2 licence for more than 2 years before the age of 21 you get this automatically.

All test fees are 55quid as far as i know unless taken at the weekend then it is more expensive but the amount i am not sure on hope this helps, Dan
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[jimbobm]

Thanks for all the info so far.
What difference to say a 600 would restricting it 2 33bhp do? im a bit of a noob at this kinda thing
would it make it the same as a 125 but the looks of allot bigger bike?if thats the case wouldnt it be easier to just buy like a CBR125? or an NSR125 or sumin like that? if you restricted a bigger bike wouldnt it sound the same as a 125 aswell?
sorry about all the questions

[bidman]

No, it would still be a lot more powerful than a 125, it would sound a lot different as its 4 cylinder bike also. a restrcted zxr400's top speed is around 110-115 unrestricted it is around 135 and gettin their is slowed down a fair bit, thats really all restricting the bike does just slows everything down a little, the reason why people get bigger bikes and restrict them is because you get used to the feel for a heavier bigger bike and get more confident on it then after the 2 years of restrcted licence is up, you can simply de-restrict the bike and your sorted for a few years , Dan
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