Motorcycle Driving license you will need for Bike riding
Motorcycle is a cost-efficient way to get around but you need a few safety precautions before applying for a Motorcycle Driving License Online
Driving license rules under the EU directive for moped, motorcycle and tricycle riders changed on 19 January 2013. Categories of motorcycles and the types of machines contained within each category of the EU Directive are detailed below. There are different rules if you held a motorcycle or moped license before 19 January 2013.
motorcycle driving license categories, ages and requirements
| motorcycle License category | Requirements for license | Minimum age | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mopeds with speed range of 25 km/h to 45 km/h | AM | Compulsory basic training (CBT), theory test, practical test on all powered 2-wheeled moped | 16 |
| Small 3-wheelers (up to 50 cc and below 4 kW) | AM | CBT, theory test, practical test | 16 |
| Light quadricycles (weighing under 350 kg, top speed 45 km/h) | AM | CBT, theory test, practical test | 16 |
| Same as AM plus 2 or 3-wheeled mopeds with top speed of 25 km/h | Q | Granted with AM | 16 |
| Light motorcycle up to 11 kW (and a power-to-weight ratio not more than 0.1 kW per kg) and 125 cc | A1 | CBT, theory test, practical test | 17 |
| Motor tricycles with a power output not more than 15 kW | A1 | CBT, theory test, practical test | 17 |
| Standard motorcycle up to 35 kW (and a power-to-weight ratio not more than 0.2 kW per kg), bike must not be derived from vehicle more than twice its power | A2 | Direct access route – theory and practical Progressive access route – 2 years experience on A1 motorbike and a further practical test | 19 |
| Unrestricted motorcycles in size/power, with or without a sidecar, and motor tricycles with power output over 15 kW | A | Direct access route – CBT theory and practical (you must be at least 24) Progressive access route – held an A2 license for a minimum of 2 years – practical test (21 or over) | 24 (direct) or 21 (progressive access) |
Motorcycle driving license types
How to renew if you’re over 70 years old
Once you’re 70 you’ll need to renew your motorcycle driving license every 3 years. The DVLA will automatically send you a D46P application form 90 days before your license expires. But if you haven’t got one, you can also use a D1 form which you’ll find in selected Post Office branches. We equally offer easy motorcycle driving license online renewal without any hassles. Click to learn more
