Direct Access in Darlington Direct Access Information Motorcycles You Can Ride A moped has a maximum design speed not exceeding 50 km/h (approx. 31 mph). It has an engine capacity no greater than 50 cc and can be moved by pedals, if first used before 1 August 1977. A learner motorcycle has an engine up to 125 cc and a power output not exceeding 11 kW
Full Motorcycle Licence Sub-category A1 (light motorcycle)
Sub-category A1 motorcycles used for tests must:
Sub-category A2 (standard motorcycle)
Sub-category A2 motorcycles used for tests must:
If the engine power of the motorcycle has been restricted to fit sub-category A2, the normal unrestricted power can't be more than double its new restricted power.
If you have an A2 restricted motorcycle, you must bring proof of the restriction to your test, or it will be cancelled. It must be on headed notepaper from a main dealer, official importer or recognised specialist, and must show the motorcycle's registration
number.
A dyno test certificate will not be accepted as proof of the restriction.
Example
Category A (unrestricted)
Category A unrestricted motorcycles used for tests must:
The sub-category of motorcycle you use affects the sub-categories you can ride after passing your test.
You must use the same sub-category of motorcycle for both modules of the test.
Sidecars You can only use a motorcycle with a sidecar for your test if you have certain disabilities.
The rules for a motorcycle with a sidecar are the same as for a solo motorcycle, but:
If you pass your test in a motorcycle with sidecar your licence will only be for motorcycles with sidecars.
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