poweranger   10 #1 Posted October 20, 2008 hiya all wat im wondering is ive held my full uk car licence since jan 2001  im wanting to ride a 125 cc bike on road i no i have to take my cbt for this on a 125cc bike ect..  and that it only last's 2yrs after passing it  but do i have to take a motorcycle theory test aswell??????? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
slh73 Â Â 32 #2 Posted October 20, 2008 No, only if you want to get a full licence. The CBT includes a theory element. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
*_ash_*   87 #3 Posted February 25, 2011 Rather than starting a new thread, I'm using this old one.  I know it's googleable, but I still can't work it out  I passed full car license in 1991. My old paper license had motorcycle entitlement up to 125cc with L's (I think)... my photo one doesn't seem to have this written on  (I did a CBT years ago - long since expired)  So what can I ride now, without doing anything? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
littlebasher   11 #4 Posted February 25, 2011 Rather than starting a new thread, I'm using this old one. I know it's googleable, but I still can't work it out  I passed full car license in 1991. My old paper license had motorcycle entitlement up to 125cc with L's (I think)... my photo one doesn't seem to have this written on  (I did a CBT years ago - long since expired)  So what can I ride now, without doing anything?  Full entitlement on a 50cc machine, still need a CBT for anything over that (as far as i remember!) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
*_ash_* Â Â 87 #5 Posted February 25, 2011 Full entitlement on a 50cc machine, still need a CBT for anything over that (as far as i remember!) Â Damn! I was hoping that I could get a 125cc. Seems like a swizz to me that I could ride one before but they remove the entitlement by forcing us have the new licenses! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
*_ash_* Â Â 87 #6 Posted February 27, 2011 emperor, do you know anywhere decent to get 50's in Sheffield? Â I don't know whether my computer is dying or what, but I'm being pounded by adverts when trying to google somewhere. I'd rather go somewhere. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Rupert_Baehr   10 #7 Posted February 27, 2011 Damn! I was hoping that I could get a 125cc. Seems like a swizz to me that I could ride one before but they remove the entitlement by forcing us have the new licenses!  Why not do the test and get yourself a 250/350?  S/H 125s have (probably) been thrashed. A small 'big bike' has probably been owned by somebody who accepted its limitations and treated the machine accordingly.  A (new) 125 is quite adequate, but a 250/350 would (IMO - and I've been riding bikes for nearly 50 years) be a better bet.  If you want (more than enough) power and you want reliability, go for a 250/350 'plodder' - The Honda Rebel is worth more than a look. (If you can find a 250 Shadow, look at that too.) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Conrod   10 #8 Posted February 27, 2011 As Rupert says, you're much better off going for the full test and opening your choices for bigger and better bikes. 125s are frustratingly slow and tend to be thrashed/tinkered with, not to mention they fetch a premium because they're a compulsory starter level for many.  Something a little bigger will be more comfortable, safer and could be cheaper. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
*_ash_* Â Â 87 #9 Posted February 27, 2011 Thanks for taking the time to respond RB and conrod. Â A new 125 would do me fine, but I can't understand how I had one before on my license, and that that has changed. Had I not sold it (early 90's) would the law have just changed and made me an illegal rider?! Â I don't want to do any tests RB. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Conrod   10 #10 Posted February 27, 2011 Thanks for taking the time to respond RB and conrod. A new 125 would do me fine, but I can't understand how I had one before on my license, and that that has changed. Had I not sold it (early 90's) would the law have just changed and made me an illegal rider?!  I don't want to do any tests RB. Fair enough. We don't sell bikes, just fix them, but if you're lookign for a 125 i'd call into Techmoto on Abbeydale Road, near the old picture palace. The chap in there is very friendly and helpful, and if you tell him what you want he may not have anything in stock but he'll have a look round what's available in trade and probably be able to help you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
*_ash_*   87 #11 Posted July 23, 2014 To just bring back an old thread (again)  I wrote this a few years back.  I'm looking again at getting something as a run around.  Now when I wrote last time here:  Rather than starting a new thread, I'm using this old one. I know it's googleable, but I still can't work it out  I passed full car license in 1991. My old paper license had motorcycle entitlement up to 125cc with L's (I think)... my photo one doesn't seem to have this written on (I did a CBT years ago - long since expired)  So what can I ride now, without doing anything?  Well, I've just got an updated license, and it's re-appeared!  There is AM (which wasn't on the last one) and A which wasn't on the last one.  I still can't make head nor tail of this. On the website, it says:  Car driving test passed before 1 February 2001 (which is me) You don’t need to take compulsory basic training (CBT) to ride a moped if you passed your car driving test before 1 February 2001. You’ll still need to complete CBT to ride a motorbike, however.  Which says I need to do another CBT,  but then the next bit says:  Motorcycles If you’re already licensed to ride a motorcycle, your licence should show category A. This will be the same if you renew or replace your licence after 19 January 2013.  Which it does.  Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
tomyqss   10 #12 Posted July 23, 2014 Car driving test passed before 1 February 2001  You don’t need to take compulsory basic training (CBT) to ride a moped if you passed your car driving test before 1 February 2001. You’ll still need to complete CBT to ride a motorbike, however.  i think this means you can ride a moped (used to be 50cc not sure if its changed) but however if you want to ride a motorbike, then you would have to do your cbt again Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...