Do I need a bike licence?
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    Do I need a bike licence?

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    If you passed your car driving test before 1st February 2001 you may use your full UK car licence as a provisional licence to ride a moped (50cc max, max speed 50 mph). In the quote journey you should insert your licence as provisional.

    If you passed your car driving test after 1st February 2001 you will need at least a provisional licence to ride any type of bike even with L Plates.

    You can take a CBT and there are also two types of full motorcycle licence. See next questions for more details.