A standard motorcycle test pass restricts the full licence holder to machines of 25 kW (33 bhp) with a power to weight ratio of 0.16 kW/kg for two years. For the first year, you are also restricted to a maximum speed limit of 45 mph and you are required to display R plates on the front and rear of your machine.
Your examiner will want you to ride safely and competently in various road and traffic conditions. The examiner will give you clear directions in good time, and will ask you to carry out set exercises.
As a provisional licence holder you are restricted to a maximum speed limit of 45 mph and you must display L-plates on the front and rear of your machine. You are also not allowed to drive on a motorway.
You will need to take both your photo card licence and paper counterpart to the test centre.
If you lost or misplaced your licence or you have a GB old style paper licence, issued from 1 November 2005, you will need to produce alternative evidence of identity
A Passport
A cheque guarantee card or credit card bearing your photograph & signature
An employer's identity card bearing your photograph & signature
A trade union card bearing your photograph & signature
A photograph of you which has been endorsed by an 'acceptable person'
You will also require the following:
a road worthiness certificate - MOT (if applicable)a tax disc displayed on your machine
your theory test certificate
If you do not have the correct documents your test may not proceed.
If you misplace your licence you must apply for a replacement from the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Northern Ireland (DVLNI), which could take up to 15 days. If this happens, you may have to re-arrange your test.
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