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Can you do CBT then A2?

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Daniel Martin

Updated on August 11, 2026

Unless you already have an A1 licence you need the CBT, theory test and the two-part practical test, which will give you an A2 licence. Do this and you can ride any bike of up to 46.6bhp (with a power:weight ratio of no more than 0.266bhp/kg) without L-plates and carry passengers.

What size bike can I ride after CBT?

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.

Can you go from CBT to a?

Once you have passed CBT you'll be issued with a certificate valid for two years. This will allow you to ride legally on the road unaccompanied (except for categories A2 and A).

How long after CBT can you do A1?

When you're aged 17 or over – A1 Motorcycle Licence. Once you're 17, you've completed your CBT and passed your Motorcycle Theory test, you can move forward and take the A1 Motorcycle Licence – whether you have held an AM Moped Licence for two years or not.

How long does it take to get an A2 license?

Our A2 Motorcycle training courses in London are typically run over 3 days. This allows us suffiecient time to train you to pass both the Module 1 & Module 2 practical tests. A typical 3 day course would envolve the following: Our 3 Day A2 Restricted Access Course (Most recommended):

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Do you need CBT for A2?

How do I get an A2 licence? If you are aged 19 or over, you will need to pass the theory test and two-module practical test outlined below - providing you have an in date CBT. This test must be taken on a minimum of a 395cc motorcycle with a power output of between 20 kW (27bhp) and 35 kW (47bhp).

Can I ride a 600cc on A2 licence?

Once you have passed the A2 licence you can ride any machine of any cc but it must produce no more than 35 kW or 47bhp. You can carry passengers and ride on motorways.

Do I need L plates after CBT?

After you have obtained your CBT certificate, you will be entitled to ride any motorcycle or scooter up to 125cc. This entitlement lasts for 2 years and you will not be able to take passengers or go on motorways. You must also display L - plates.

Whats the next step after CBT?

After completing CBT, you will be able to ride a moped or motorcycle with L plates – up to 125cc (11kW max). If you want to remove the L plates or ride a more powerful machine, you will need to take the relevant practical tests.

Does an A2 license expire?

The restriction will last for at least 2 years, after this time you can take the Progressive Access scheme to gain a full licence. Or if you became 24 years old inside 2 years you can retake the test under the Accelerated Access scheme.

Can I ride a 125 without CBT?

Can I ride a 125cc without doing a CBT course – I have a full UK driver's license? Yes, if you have a full car licence you can ride a 125cc scooter or motorbike off-road. However, you must take and pass your compulsory basic training (CBT) before riding on the road.

What bike can you ride with an A2 licence?

If you're 19 or older, after a CBT, theory test and two-part practical assessment you can gain an A2 licence, which allows you to ride a bike of up to 35kW (roughly 47bhp) without displaying L-plates.

Can I ride my own bike to CBT?

You cannot ride your own moped or motorcycle to the course unless you already have a CBT certificate - for example, if you're taking CBT again before your current certificate expires.

Can you ride 250 on a CBT?

You can ride up to 125cc with a valid CBT certificate. (or a full motorcycle licence category A) A 250cc motorcycle will required a full motorcycle licence.

Can I ride a Yamaha YZF-R125 on a CBT?

Yamaha YZF-R125

Lightweight, fuel injected supersport style motorcycle. 80Mph top speed, although you won't be doing that on the roads with a CBT licence! A beautiful bike to look at and great progression for someone planning for a big sports bike later on. It's lighter weight makes it an easy bike to ride in town too.

Can you ride a KTM Duke 125 on a CBT?

As a CBT certificate holder, you will be restricted to the range of 50cc to 125cc sized motorbikes, scooters or mopeds. You will not be able to ride on motorways, carry passengers and will always need to display L-plates. This may not be cool, but it's the law.

Can you go straight to an A2 licence?

If you already have an A1 licence and are 19 years old or more, you can take the practical test and upgrade to an A2 licence. After two years, or on reaching 24 years old, you can opt to take a Full Category A test and ride bikes of any capacity or power output.

Can you ride a 125 on the motorway with L plates?

You can ride a 125cc motorbike with a car licence. However, to do so, you need to have completed your Compulsory Basic Training (commonly called CBT) and your bike must have L plates on it. The latter fact means that, as the signs suggest when you join an M-way, you shouldn't take the 125cc bike on a motorway.

Is it illegal to display L plates if your not a learner?

Driving with L plates when not a learner

it is not illegal to keep them on, but you could get pulled over by the police who may ask you to remove them. If you're a new driver, you may use the green probationary P plates instead to let other road users that you've just passed your test.

Do I need a CBT with a car licence?

CBT if you have a car driving licence

If you passed your car driving test on or after 1 February 2001, you must complete a CBT course to confirm your full moped licence. This means you won't have to take CBT every 2 years to continue riding a moped.

Do you need L plates on a 125 front and back?

You are required to display L plates at both the front and back of your motorcycle. They both need to be upright and as close to a 90° angle as possible. They should be clearly visible to others from the front of the vehicle and behind it.

Do you have to do A1 before A2?

There are two ways to qualify for an A2 licence: First if you have held an A1 Motorcycle Licence for 2 years, you can take another practical test. Or second if you are 19 or older you can take the Direct Access route by completing your CBT and passing your Theory Test and Practical Tests.

What bikes can you restricted to 47bhp?

When it comes to deciding what to use, you need to know the basic rules. They are that an A2 bike can't have more than 35kW – that's 47bhp – and it can't have a power-to-weight ratio of more than 0.2kW-per-kg.

What motorbikes can be restricted to A2?

The Best Restricted A2 Licence Bikes (2022)

  • Moto Guzzi V85 TT.
  • BMW F900XR.
  • BMW F850GS.
  • Yamaha Ténéré 700.
  • Triumph Street Twin.
  • Honda CB650R.
  • Yamaha MT-07.
  • 8th. Triumph Trident 660.

Can you pass your CBT on an automatic?

Currently if a rider passes the CBT on an automatic they can ride a manual 125cc motorcycle. Most trainers agreed that training on an automatic does not prepare you for riding a manual and therefore it is suggested that those trained on an automatic vehicle be restricted to an automatic vehicle.