Theory or no theory?

[Mike101]

A quick question folks....

My ladies 27 year old wants a Vespa. He has a full car licence...I know he must do a CBT but what about a theory.

The gov website say yes a theory is needed but over ten bike training sites say no.

So what does he need?

Also says he needs bike provisional on his licence....where is that shown on the new card thingy?

Mike

[Toe]

For a CBT no theory test is needed. Any further then yes.

The bike theory is separate from the car one as well so even if he'd done it for a car a week ago he'd still have to do the bike one.

[rodyorkabr]

anything over 125cc you need more than a CBT & subsequently a theory test pass. CBT's last for 2 years

[Mike101]

Thanks gents..but the question is this. Does he need a theory test to ride a 125 on L plates with a full car licence.

Mike

[daryl]

from https://www.gov.uk/motorcycle-cbt/who-needs-training

After you’ve completed CBT, you can ride a:

moped if you’re 16 or over
motorcycle up to 125cc and with a power output of up to 11kW if you’re 17 or over
You must use L plates (L or D plates in Wales).

You must pass your full moped or motorcycle test within 2 years, or you have to either take CBT again or stop riding.

[zimtim]

Wouldn't a quick call to a riding training school be more constructive and quicker than to keep asking the same question on here. And please don't ask if anyone has the number for a riding training school, use google or yellow pages
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[P4ulie]

Thanks gents..but the question is this. Does he need a theory test to ride a 125 on L plates with a full car licence.

Mike

Mike, he needs a CBT & a provisional motorcycle ticked on his licence, it is no longer standard so he needs to have it added.....I don't think there's a charge for it either?

The theory test only kicks in when you plan to take it to the next level & there's no need for it on L plates

[Teflon Jnr]

I only passed my test 2 years ago at 31 and had a full car licence just needed to book a cbt once completed the instructor gives you a certificate which if that's all you need you return to the dvla with your driving licence if you want a direct access or similar you retain the cbt certificate and return upon completion

[Trev]

Thanks gents..but the question is this. Does he need a theory test to ride a 125 on L plates with a full car licence.

Mike

Nope, as stated I think in an earlier reply, he will need to do his CBT which then entitles him to ride a 125 on L plates. He will need to take another CBT every two years unless he takes a test.