I've never had one, so i dont know whats involved in buying one, what i can ride as soon as i pass etc..


Firstly how do i go about taking the test?
As soon as i pass whats the max cc bike i will be allowed to ride?
And how long do i have to ride/keep or be passed before i can get the a higher cc bike?
Whats the best bike to get for a first time rider?


All comments appreciated! thanx

[Edited by STi 7 - 9/7/2002 3:19:05 PM]

I'm currently going through this at the moment. Basically the route you take depends on how old you are and how long you want to ride a 125 for..

Basically which ever route you take you need to pass the CBT (Compulsary Basic Test) + and the theory.
I did a day on a 125CC and passed the theory test earlier this week.

As I'm over 21 I can take the Direct Access route which is basically a course on a 500cc bike, then I pass my test on a 500cc which allows me to ride anything once I pass.

If you take your test on a 125cc you have to ride around on a 125 for 2 years before you can ride anything over that capacity.

I don't know yet whether the test for a 125cc is the same one as that for a 500cc bike after you've completed the direct access course.

The only issue with the DAS route is the cost. I'm looking at paying something around £600 which basically allows me to ride until I pass ~ no time limit. If I fail the test I can continue with lessons for no additional fee.

Thanx for the reply!

so Direct Access route it is... take my CBT, then 500cc+ it is :D

what about costs and duration involved for the tests?

Tests should be about 50 squid and last approx 30 mins.
Test consists of:

eyesight test
Ride for 10 mins
pull over
emergency stop
push bike round in road
u turn (on bike)
10 mins more riding
back to the test centre for pillion questions

At least it was back a few years ago.......

Tests usually are booked up 4-6wks in advance.
Cheers,

S/

Just done mine - test is longer (well it was for me in Guildford). 15 minutes riding, then u-turn plus emergency stop, then further 20 mins on various roads. But basically as previously stated. Depends where you are regarding waiting time. If you do a Direct Access then the school will get the test slot for you at the end of the course. I failed and retook but managed to get a test exactly 2 weeks later (10 working day wait is compulsory).

If you take your test on a 125cc you have to ride around on a 125 for 2 years before you can ride anything over that capacity.

IIRC you are not limited to capacity but by horse power. You have to ride a bike with 33hp or less for 2 years if you take your test on a 125

Cheers

Andy