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daz23
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 Posted: 09:06 - 16 Sep 2012  Post subject: help! newbie.. |
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hello everyone,,as you see im a newbie who requires some info.i want to do my bike test for big bikes,ive read up on different types of licence but im confused.....my story is;im 43 yrs young and did a cbt back in 1998,ive had my full car licence since aug 1996.i rode a suzuki gs125 to work and back for 2yrs back then,and now recently ride a yammie yzf r125 to work and back,had this for the past 11 months and use it every day.i need to know what training i need and tests to take so i can ride bigger bikes.i want something in the range of a 600cc-650cc.all info would be most appreciated..and thanks for all for reading.  |
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| Posted: 09:45 - 16 Sep 2012 Post subject: |
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If you haven't done a CBT in the last two years, then you're not legally allowed to ride a 125 
You have three choices;
1) buy a 125 and take your tests before Jan 2012. That'll give yuo two years on 33bhp, then anything.
2) do a DAS course now, will allow anything
3) a combination of 1 & 2. Potter around on a 125 for a few months, then do a DAS in the New Year.
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| Posted: 12:09 - 16 Sep 2012 Post subject: |
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| daz23 wrote: | thanks for your response,,youve stated that im not legally allowed to ride a 125 on the road,because i havent done a cbt in the last 2 yrs,,but ive looked it up on sites including dvla and they state that if you passed your full car test before february 2001 then you can ride up to a 125 on the road without a cbt without l-plates and are allowed to carry a pillion..ive checked this time and time again,they all say the same thing. |
Sorry, don't know who you've checked with, but check this out;
https://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/LearnerAndNewDrivers/RidingMotorcyclesAndMopeds/DG_4022430
| Quote: | If you have a car driving licence
If you passed your car driving test before 1 February 2001 you don't need to complete a CBT course to ride a moped. However, the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) recommends that you do.
If you want to ride a motorcycle you must apply for a provisional motorcycle licence and then complete a CBT course. |
You can ride a moped ,classed as 50cc and less than 32mph, but not a 125. You've probably got a provisional motorbike licence, should be on your paper part, but that doesn't allow you on the road without a CBT. And you must show L plates until you've passed your full motorcycle test. Definately no pillions before a full test.
Sorry, but you're not legal at the moment. Whether you'll get pulled? Probably not , but if you do, then they can throw the book at you. No licence, no insurance (being invalidated as you've no licence). I'd get a CBT booked pronto if I was you, but it's your choice.
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| Posted: 12:28 - 16 Sep 2012 Post subject: |
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right oh,,cheers for that info,,will be booking one straight away..  |
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