Hertfordshire, England -- (SBWire) -- 09/07/2010 -- The moped you use for your practical test must:
Have an engine capacity not exceeding 50 cylinder capacity (cc), and a maximum speed of 50 kilometres per hour (km/h) which is approximately equivalent to 32 miles per hour (mph).
Be equipped with pedals to be able to drive the moped forward, if the moped was used before 1 August 1977 Minimum test vehicle requirements for motorcycles.
If your motorcycle is less than 75 cc it is not acceptable for the practical motorbike test.
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If you pass your practical test on a motorcycle with automatic or semi-automatic transmission, this will be recorded on your licence. Your full licence entitlement will be restricted to motorcycles in this category.
There are three different categories of machine you can use for your motorcycle test:
Category A1 (light motorcycle) - a solo motorcycle between 75 and 125 cc, with a power output not exceeding 11 kilowatts passing your test on a machine in this category will enable you to ride machines up to 125 cc as a full licence holder
Category A2 (standard motorcycle) - a solo motorcycle between 121 and 125 cc, capable of exceeding 100 kph (62.5 mph) passing your test on a machine in this category will enable you to ride machines with a power output not exceeding 25 kilowatts (33 brake horse power) as a full licence holder for a period of two years; after the two year period the restriction will be automatically lifted and you may ride larger machines
Category A (unrestricted) - a solo motorcycle with a power output of at least 35 kilowatts (46.6 brake horse power) - passing your test on a machine in this category under the Direct Access Scheme or Progressive Access Scheme will enable you to ride a motorcycle of any engine size and power output
You must use the same category of machine for both parts of the practical motorcycle test. Machines similar to the BMW C1 motorcycle are not suitable for the practical test.
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Motorcycle with a sidecar
Only candidates with certain disabilities can use a motorcycle and sidecar combination for the test.
Wear the right clothing
If the examiner feels that the type of clothing you are wearing will not give sufficient protection from injury the examiner may refuse you to appear for the practical test.
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Minimum Test Vehicle Requirements for Mopeds
The minimum test vehicle standards for a car also apply to a car and trailer test, with additional requirements for the trailer. Vehicles that do not meet the minimum test vehicle requirements are not suitable for the purpose of taking a test, and your test may be cancelled with loss of fee.