Just passed my test in Cyprus - Lasted 5 minutes :/

[Rizzix]

Hey guys!

Been lurking on this forum for a day or so now. Just passed my bike test out in Cyprus ready to return to the UK (currently serving overseas with the military)

Sent off my D1 form to the DVLA today to get the bike entitlement added on to my GB licence.

Did my test on a massive 800cc chopper, and that literally consited of weaving through 4 cones, a U-turn, and an emergency stop - no road test at all and it took a grand total of 5 minutes!

All well and good but I'm now qualified to ride any bike with no restrictions with only basic riding skills! (Cyprus is renownd for being lax about everything!)

Returning to the UK in Nov and going to be getting a bike then. Think I'll do the sensible thing and just get a 250 until I'm more confident!

[Andy_Pagin]

So does that mean that if someone takes a holiday in Cyprus, drags themselves away from the pool for five minutes and rolls a bike a few yards around a car park they get a full UK bike licence?
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[symonh2000]

In theory you should be able to take your test anywhere in the EU.

An EU driving licence is an EU driving licence.
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[Rizzix]

[symonh2000]

Also if you come from outside of the EU you can usually get a 12 month international licence which allows the use of UK roads without having to do a further test.

Considering the standard of driving in many countries that is shocking IMO.
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[mjn51]

I wouldn't go for a 250 , go for at least 650 (restricted if required by age etc to 33bhp00
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[Rogerborg]

[cromwell]

If I didn't already have my license I'd be taken a short holiday to Cyprus for some sun, sea, and a motorbike license.
Probably come in cheaper as well.
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[symonh2000]

Poland is supposed to be quite an easy place to get a licence as well.
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[thepuma]

If I don't pass my mod2 next week I'm off to Napa for some Sun and a licence.
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[Rizzix]

[DrSnoosnoo]

Yeah get a 600 I'd say. I was shocking when I passed, probably still am but 600s give a good grunt and providing you don't have 5 tonne weights on your wrists you won't wheelie into a hedge. I'm still learning 4 months after passing
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[Billo63]

We have a place in Pernera, Cyprus & have to say that there is only really "one rule of the road on the whole of the island" & that is........ always expect the unexpected.

Yes they may ride/drive on the same side of the road as us, but that's about the only viable companion with the locals!
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[Flatbadger]

I wouldn't limit the size of the bike so much as get an hour or two with a local riding school (possibly more) - it should be £30/h give or take.
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[Billo63]

If you know Pernera you'll know Dafni complex too & Lounge Bar


We've been part based there for 7 years now, love the place , but the cagers are utter wankers
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