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[Calman]

Hi im going tobe 16 in october and wanted to get a 50cc bike licence. I've already emailed a local Test place thingy but wanted some advice on cost what i need to do and how the test training and therory lessons work.

Cheers in advance

[kgb]

You after a bike or a scooter?

[Calman]

I planning on getting a monkey bike but i didnt think that effecyed the test scheme.

Oh and by the way i would need to rent a bike from the tester if that effects price

thanks

[floydrob]

passing your CBT (compulsory basic training) is easy, and can be done in a day. you go to the test center in the morning, they take you thru basics in a carpark, then take you to the road for some practice. the thory part is mainly common sense, and the whole course costs around 100 quid, some more depends where.
you need to apply for a provisional licence asap, that costs 50 quid
then you need a GOOD helmet, dont just get a poncy second hand one, if you come off a bike and land on ur head, and end up with serious damege, you dont want to have every1 sayin...'u shud hav got a better helmet'!

as for the actual bike, u want to get a bike and not a moped. if you can afford it, go for a DERBI GPR 50, it will be restricted to 45 however capable of over 100 if you have a wee fiddle (public forum n all that, will say no more!) you shoudld be able to get a second hand one for under 750 ish.

second choice would be the APPRELIA RS 50, it is a faster bike and a more popular choice, however they have a reputation of being less reliable and less hardy.

DO NOT buy a cheap japanese import! more expensive on insurance due to being imported (dont ask why :S) and to be blunt they r c*ap.

hope this helps!

[Calman]

Thanks - it does help, one thing though, do i need a provisional licence before starting anything to do with the test centre?

And a few monkey bikes ive seen n the island look great, are they all imported? And by the way im not after a proper bike - its just til i can pass my car test. Also my dad has issues with bikes as he lost his brother in a bike acciedent 20 odd years ago, so at least if its a smaller bike he's goig to be more at ease with me on it.

Cheers

[petwar]

as its been said, you dont need to pass a test or do any theory tests to get a moped license. but you must do a cbt. this is not a test it is simply basic training. unless you do something completely stupid you cannot fail. as for a bike, do not get a chinese monkey bike! they are toss! if you want one make sure you get a genuine honda. these are more expensive to buy but the quality is excellent. some of the cheap monkey or pit bikes are death traps as the quality of the materials and welding is terrible!

[Phaeton]

as for the actual bike, u want to get a bike and not a moped. if you can afford it, go for a DERBI GPR 50, it will be restricted to 45 however capable of over 100

Stop it, I've just fallen off my chair laughing,

Alan...

[Calman]

as its been said, you dont need to pass a test or do any theory tests to get a moped license. but you must do a cbt. this is not a test it is simply basic training. unless you do something completely stupid you cannot fail. as for a bike, do not get a chinese monkey bike! they are toss! if you want one make sure you get a genuine honda. these are more expensive to buy but the quality is excellent. some of the cheap monkey or pit bikes are death traps as the quality of the materials and welding is terrible!

Oh right, the main one i've been looking at is the Dax, i dont know if they are japnese/chinese?

Heres one

http://images.google...l=h...sa=N&um=1

or

http://zoomerboys.fr...g/honda_dax.jpg

EDIT : ive just seen it sed honda lol!

[Jordie]

General Information

If you have reached the age of 16 you can get a moped licence. Before you can start riding a moped on the road, you must first get your provisional moped licence and then complete your compulsory basic training (CBT). You can then start riding a moped on the road as a learner with some restrictions in place e.g. your moped must have L plates. A moped is any motorcycle which has:

* an engine capacity of no greater than 50cc
* a max speed of 31 mph (50 kph)
* a weight no more than 250kg

The next step towards getting your full moped licence is the motorcycle theory test. When you've passed this test you can book your practical moped test. Success in the practical moped test will get you a full moped licence (also called a full category P entitlement). This allows you to ride your moped without the provisional licence restrictions.

Provisional Moped Licence

To get a provisional moped licence, you must submit an application to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA). You can do this by applying online or by post. If you want to apply by post, you can get the provisional licence application form (the D1 form) at your local post office or from the DVLA itself. The fee for your provisional licence is £38.00. When you receive your provisional licence you may not ride on the road until you complete your CBT.If you have reached the age of 16 you can get a moped licence. Before you can start riding a moped on the road, you must first get your provisional moped licence and then complete your compulsory basic training (CBT). You can then start riding a moped on the road as a learner with some restrictions in place e.g. your moped must have L plates. A moped is any motorcycle which has:

* an engine capacity of no greater than 50cc
* a max speed of 31 mph (50 kph)
* a weight no more than 250kg

The next step towards getting your full moped licence is the motorcycle theory test. When you've passed this test you can book your practical moped test. Success in the practical moped test will get you a full moped licence (also called a full category P entitlement). This allows you to ride your moped without the provisional licence restrictions.
Provisional Moped Licence

To get a provisional moped licence, you must submit an application to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA). You can do this by applying online or by post. If you want to apply by post, you can get the provisional licence application form (the D1 form) at your local post office or from the DVLA itself. The fee for your provisional licence is £38.00. When you receive your provisional licence you may not ride on the road until you complete your CBT.

Compulsory Basic Training - CBT

The CBT is a day's training in the basics of riding a motorcycle. You must have a provisional licence to do your CBT. You do not need any previous motorcycling experience to do your CBT. You can do your CBT at any DSA approved training body. There are many such training bodies all over the UK, see my directory.

After completing the CBT you will get a DL196 certificate which validates your provisional moped licence. Your DL196 certificate is valid for two years. Your provisional moped licence and valid DL196 certificate allow you to ride any moped on the road, but with the following restrictions in place:

* Your moped must have L plates (D plates in Wales)
* You may not ride with a passenger on the pillion
* You cannot ride on motorways

Note

* Mopeds are not allowed on motorways, regardless of what licence you hold!
* If you have a full motorcycle licence you can ride a moped without restrictions.
* Motorcycles with automatic transmission are often referred to as scooters. If you do your CBT or your practical mope test on a scooter then you can also ride any moped with automatic transmission.

[petwar]

as its been said, you dont need to pass a test or do any theory tests to get a moped license. but you must do a cbt. this is not a test it is simply basic training. unless you do something completely stupid you cannot fail. as for a bike, do not get a chinese monkey bike! they are toss! if you want one make sure you get a genuine honda. these are more expensive to buy but the quality is excellent. some of the cheap monkey or pit bikes are death traps as the quality of the materials and welding is terrible!

Oh right, the main one i've been looking at is the Dax, i dont know if they are japnese/chinese?

Heres one

http://images.google...l=h...sa=N&um=1

or

http://zoomerboys.fr...g/honda_dax.jpg

EDIT : ive just seen it sed honda lol!

yep! that is the one to get!!

[Calman]

WOW Thanks, the text confused me a lil bit with the duplicate paragraphs but the table really helpful Thankyou!!!

How bout the bike? any others know wether the honda dax any good?

Cheers

[Calman]

as its been said, you dont need to pass a test or do any theory tests to get a moped license. but you must do a cbt. this is not a test it is simply basic training. unless you do something completely stupid you cannot fail. as for a bike, do not get a chinese monkey bike! they are toss! if you want one make sure you get a genuine honda. these are more expensive to buy but the quality is excellent. some of the cheap monkey or pit bikes are death traps as the quality of the materials and welding is terrible!

Oh right, the main one i've been looking at is the Dax, i dont know if they are japnese/chinese?

Heres one

http://images.google...l=h...sa=N&um=1

or

http://zoomerboys.fr...g/honda_dax.jpg

EDIT : ive just seen it sed honda lol!

yep! that is the one to get!!

ahha cheers. i found a site that sells them but not the dax. have u got any sites? ty

Edited by C93, 28 July 2009 - 07:39 PM.

[petwar]

i dont think they make them anymore mate. best looking on ebay, bike trader or in your local free ads but good ones arent cheap!

[Calman]

how about something like this

http://monkey-nutz.c...mp;productId=17

i dont know if its chinese or not, but even if it is, surely it would last 1 year? Or dothey constantly Break?

Cheers

[mighty mini jack]

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