Passing bike tests and licences

Your guide to getting a motorcycle licence, whether it's a CBT, A1, A2 or Direct Access, MCN has everything you need to know to get certified on your motorbike.

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How to pass your module tests

14 November 2023 by Curtis Moldrich

You’ve passed your CBT, but what’s next? When you’re learning to ride, to get your full bike licence you’ll need to sit a number of theory and practical riding tests, each consisting of two parts...

Learning to ride: How to pass your full UK motorbike licence

12 October 2023 by Gareth Evans

Inevitably, when learning to ride, at some point you’ll want to pass your motorbike licence – known as a category A licence – opens the door to one of the most exciting and liberating experiences...

How to pass your CBT and ride a motorbike on L-plates

01 June 2020 by Gareth Evans

If you’ve decided you want to learn to ride a motorbike, the first thing you’ll need to do is complete a Compulsory Basic Training, or CBT course. It may be a small step down from your dreams of...

How to pass your motorbike theory test

08 August 2019 by MCN News

The theory test is the second element of passing your full motorbike licence, occuring before the two practical modules and after the CBT. Related: Best motorcycle training aids Related: everything...

How to pass your A1 motorbike licence

12 February 2019 by MCN News

Welcome to MCN’s guide to the A1 motorcycle licence, where we explain what it is, who it’s for and crucially, how to pass it. Related: Best motorcycle training aids Related: everything you need to...

One step at a time: What is an A2 motorcycle licence and how do you get one?

12 February 2019 by MCN

The A2 motorbike licence is the single quickest and most cost-effective way for 19-year-olds to learn to ride a motorbike and progress to a full UK licence. In order to qualify to take the A2...