Registration and Licence

The DVLA requires all road legal bikes to be registered, taxed and insured.

Registration

We require the following documents from you to register the vehicle with the DVLA:

• A copy of your licence(s): Full Driving Licence, Provisional Licence, CBT, and/or Motorbike Licence. (Please refer to the licence requirements section below);

• Proof of address: Original utility bill or bank statement;

• Original Insurance Certificate or Cover Note;

Licence Requirements

Under 125cc motorcycles and scooters:

• From 16 years old you may ride up to a 50cc moped with a Provisional Driving Licence and Compulsory Basic Training certificate (DL196 or a 'CBT').

• Persons over the age of 17 can ride up to a 125cc motorcycle or scooter with a Provisional Driving Licence and a Compulsory Basic Training certificate.

• Riders with a full UK car drivers license can ride a bike of up to 50cc without L-Plates and carry a passenger. If you wish to ride a bike up to 125cc you will require a CBT. For bikes above 125cc you will require a full bike license.

• Riders can also apply for a Sub-category 'A-1' licence (light motorcycles) to ride any motorcycle or scooter up to 125cc, with power output not exceeding 14.6bhp. With this, you will not need to retake a CBT upon expiry.

Over 125cc Motorcycles- Full UK Motor Bike License (Sub Category 'A-2') :

• Riders can ride any bike, without L-plates and with pillion, for the first 2 years, however the vehicle must be restricted to a power output not exceeding 33bhp. After 2 years you can ride any size engine, without a re-test.

• If you are over 21 years old, you can take a direct access test which if passed allows you to ride any engine sized motorcycle immediately without restriction.
Please be aware that this is a guide and is subject to legal change, so please refer to your driving licenses and the regulating authority the DVLA if unsure.