Is motorcycle module 1 hard?

It is the part most riders find tense, because it is marked on precise control at low and high speed in a short run of exercises. DVSA's latest national module 1 pass rate is 73%, against 72% for module 2. Practising each exercise until it is routine is what moves the result.

What speed is the motorcycle emergency stop?

For a motorcycle you must ride the emergency stop and the hazard avoidance at a minimum of 50 km/h (31 mph), measured through a speed trap. For a moped the minimum is 30 km/h (19 mph).

How many faults can you make in module 1?

You fail module 1 with any serious or dangerous fault, or with more than 5 riding faults. The test takes about 20 minutes.

How many faults can you make in module 2?

Module 2 is the on-road test. You pass with no serious or dangerous faults and no more than 10 riding faults.

Can I take module 1 and module 2 on the same day?

GOV.UK says you can usually book the two tests separately or at the same time, but you must pass module 1 before you take module 2. Whether both land on one day depends on the slots available, so ask when you book.

How long is a motorcycle theory test certificate valid?

Two years from the day you pass. You need to pass the practical tests within that time or sit the theory test again. It is the same theory test as for cars: multiple-choice questions plus hazard perception.

Do I need CBT before the motorcycle test?

On a provisional licence you need compulsory basic training (CBT) before you ride on the road. It is a separate course, not part of the module 1 or module 2 test.

Which licence do I need for which bike?

AM covers mopeds from 16, A1 covers bikes up to 125cc from 17, A2 covers bikes up to 35 kW from 19, and category A has no power limit: direct access from 24, or progressive access from 21 after two years on A2.

Motorcycle test. Practise module 1 and 2 in 3D.

A full motorcycle licence takes a theory test and two practical tests: module 1 off road, then module 2 on the road. This page walks the whole route, with the real national pass rates and the exercises to rehearse before test day.

Ride your test route on a motorbikePick your centre, then ride its roads in 3D Module 1 exercisesSlalom, U-turn, emergency stop

73%Module 1 pass rate

72%Module 2 pass rate

100test sites

Your road to a full licence

Hazard perception practice · Motorcycle test centres

Module 1: the off-road test

Seven exercises on a closed manoeuvring area, about 20 minutes. Any serious or dangerous fault fails it, and so do more than five riding faults.

Wheel and standWheel the bike and use the stand.
Slalom and figure of eightWeave through cones, then a tight figure of eight.
Slow rideRide as slowly as you can while staying balanced.
U-turnA full U-turn in a tight space.
Controlled stopCorner, then stop smoothly and under control.
Emergency stopCorner, then stop hard from at least 50 km/h (31 mph) through the speed trap.
Hazard avoidanceCorner, then swerve round a hazard at 50 km/h (31 mph) or more.

Practise them in 3D

Licence categories

AM16+Moped, up to 50cc
A117+Up to 125cc
A219+Up to 35 kW
A24+ direct, or 21+ after 2 years on A2Any size of bike

How riders do, and where

73%Module 1 national pass rate
72%Module 2 national pass rate
5riding faults allowed in module 1
10riding faults allowed in module 2

Best and lowest sites: module 2 pass rate, 2025/26

1HerefordWest Midlands · 229 tests89.1%
2Greenham352 tests87.5%
3Lowestoft(Mobbs Way)East of England · 101 tests87.1%
4Leicester (Wigston)East Midlands · 1,237 tests86.4%
5Lee On The SolentSouth East · 1,404 tests85.7%
lowest of 89 sites with 30+ tests
Atherton (Manchester)North West · 661 tests59.0%
PeterboroughEast of England · 635 tests58.6%
Glasgow (Shieldhall)Scotland · 811 tests58.3%

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43Can you score 43 out of 50?That's the pass mark. Plus 44/75 on hazard clips, same day.

Motorcycle test questions

Is motorcycle module 1 hard?: It is the part most riders find tense, because it is marked on precise control at low and high speed in a short run of exercises. DVSA's latest national module 1 pass rate is 73%, against 72% for module 2. Practising each exercise until it is routine is what moves the result.
What speed is the motorcycle emergency stop?: For a motorcycle you must ride the emergency stop and the hazard avoidance at a minimum of 50 km/h (31 mph), measured through a speed trap. For a moped the minimum is 30 km/h (19 mph).
How many faults can you make in module 1?: You fail module 1 with any serious or dangerous fault, or with more than 5 riding faults. The test takes about 20 minutes.
How many faults can you make in module 2?: Module 2 is the on-road test. You pass with no serious or dangerous faults and no more than 10 riding faults.
Can I take module 1 and module 2 on the same day?: GOV.UK says you can usually book the two tests separately or at the same time, but you must pass module 1 before you take module 2. Whether both land on one day depends on the slots available, so ask when you book.
How long is a motorcycle theory test certificate valid?: Two years from the day you pass. You need to pass the practical tests within that time or sit the theory test again. It is the same theory test as for cars: multiple-choice questions plus hazard perception.
Do I need CBT before the motorcycle test?: On a provisional licence you need compulsory basic training (CBT) before you ride on the road. It is a separate course, not part of the module 1 or module 2 test.
Which licence do I need for which bike?: AM covers mopeds from 16, A1 covers bikes up to 125cc from 17, A2 covers bikes up to 35 kW from 19, and category A has no power limit: direct access from 24, or progressive access from 21 after two years on A2.

How the motorcycle test works

The route to a full motorcycle licence is: compulsory basic training on a provisional licence, the theory test, module 1 and then module 2. You must pass module 1 before you take module 2, and there is no minimum number of lessons.

Module 2 is the on-road test, around 40 minutes. It includes an eyesight check, safety and balance questions, and a period of independent riding, with the examiner following behind and talking to you by radio.

Pass rates come from DVSA. Compare sites on the motorcycle test centres page.

Source: DVSA driving test statistics and GOV.UK. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.