Full Licence Courses

Our Full Licence Courses

Once you have completed your CBT you will want to take one of our courses to achieve one of these licences:-

1. The Category A1-Light Motorcycle Licence.
2. The Category A-Standard Motorcycle Licence.
3. Direct Access and Accelerated Access.

We recommend that you take and pass the Theory and Hazard Perception test prior to starting test training. We can arrange this for you and provide you with the Official Motor Cycle Theory Test book. The Theory and Hazard Perception Test pass certificate is valid for 2 years from the date of issue.

In addition Solo Motorcycle also offers refresher courses for those who have already passed their test.

A Quick Explanation of the Licence Options

Category A1 Light Motorcycle Licence

The practical test for this category must be taken on a motorcycle of between 75cc and 125cc. On passing the test the full licence allows the rider to ride any light motorcycle without L-plates up to a maximum capacity of 125cc and with a maximum output of no greater than 11kW (14.66bhp.)

If the test is taken on an automatic or semi-automatic machine (Honda C90, Yamaha TY80, Honda Vision 80 etc.) then the licence will be endorsed with a restriction limiting the rider to drive only automatic and semi-automatic machines up to 125cc.

Category A Standard Motorcycle Licence

The practical test for this category must be taken on a motorcycle of between 121cc and 125cc that is capable of achieving not less than 100 kph. On passing the test the full licence allows the rider to ride any motorcycle without L-plates up to a maximum power output of no greater than 25kW (33bhp) for a period of 2 years.

After the 2 year period the licence is automatically uprated to allow you to ride any motorcycle.

If the test is taken on an automatic or semi-automatic machine then the licence will be endorsed with a restriction limiting the rider to drive only automatic and semi-automatic machines up to the power limits as above.

Training and testing for category A1 and category A (restricted) are the only options for learner riders under 21 years of age. This means that no one under the age of 19 years will be able to ride a motorcycle more powerful than the 33 bhp limit.

Direct Access

The practical test must be taken on a motorcycle with a power output of no less than 35 kW (46.6 bhp.) On passing the test the full licence allows the rider to ride any motorcycle without L-plates and voids the power restriction imposed by the Standard Licence.

If the test is taken on an automatic or semi-automatic machine then the licence will be endorsed with a restriction limiting the rider to drive only automatic and semi-automatic machines.

Accelerated Access

This option is exactly as above but is the route taken by the holder of power restricted, full category A licence, who is aged 21 years or over before the 2 year restriction ends and wishes to move up to a more powerful machine. The rider will return to learner status and restrictions, while training and testing on the larger bike. A test fail will not affect their previous licence status.

Requirements for Direct Access and Accelerated Access

You may train and test on a machine that exceeds 46.6 bhp provided that:

• You are accompanied at all times by a fully qualified DSA approved instructor or examiner.
• You are in radio contact with your instructor.
• You observe the standard learner's regulations: L-plates, no pillion passengers, no motorway training.