Guidance

Motorcycles that can be used for motorcycle riding tests

A list of subcategory A2 and category A motorcycles that can be used for the module 1 and module 2 motorcycle riding tests.

From:: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Published: 29 July 2016
Last updated: 264 ~~June~~December 2025 — See all updates

Applies to England, Scotland and Wales

Publication for Northern Ireland

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List of motorcycles that can be used for riding tests

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Your motorcycle must meet certain rules to be used for your motorcycle test.

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency has been given proof that the subcategory A2 and category A motorcycles listed meet the rules.

Subcategory A2 and category A motorcycles that are not listed

You can use a motorcycle that is not listed, but you must take proof to your test that it meets the rules.

Subcategory AM mopeds and A1 motorcycles

Subcategory AM mopeds and A1 motorcycles are not listed.

You can use any AM or A1 ‘learner legal’ mopeds or motorcycles, unless there’s clear evidence it does not meet the rules.

Published 29 July 2016

Last updated 264 ~~June~~December 2025 + show all updates

4 December 2025
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26 June 2025
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5 December 2024
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2 May 2024
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12 October 2023
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22 May 2023
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14 November 2022
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1 March 2022
Updated the list of motorcycles that can be used for riding tests, as the minimum engine size for A2 motorcycles has reduced from 395cc to 245cc.
13 October 2020
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22 August 2019
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23 July 2019
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15 May 2019
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7 March 2019
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14 January 2019
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31 December 2018
Removed large motorcycles (category A) from the list that are now unsuitable for the motorcycle test as they do not have a minimum engine power of at least 50kW or a minimum kerb weight of 180kg.
10 December 2018
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5 December 2018
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29 November 2018
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24 November 2018
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14 November 2018
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9 October 2018
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22 September 2018
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3 July 2018
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26 March 2018
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5 February 2018
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27 January 2018
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22 December 2017
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26 June 2017
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4 May 2017
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2 March 2017
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20 October 2016
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29 July 2016
First published.