Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 108522
Motorcycles: Driving Licences
Tabled: 26 January 2026
Answered: 3 February 2026
Question
Helen Maguire
Liberal Democrat — Epsom and Ewell
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what estimate her Department has made of the number of motorcycle riders operating on learner plates beyond two years through repeated completion of Compulsory Basic Training.
Answer
Lilian GreenwoodCurrently, to gain a full motorcycle licence, individuals’ must pass a theory test and both parts of the practical test. Both Compulsory Basic Training (CBT) and theory certificates have a two-year validity, and if an individual has not passed their test ...
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