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Motorcycle Module 1 Test Centre, Wales

Bangor Driving Test Centre

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Bangor in Bangor records a 78.6% pass rate against a UK average of 73%. This page covers the multi-year trend, the first-time and gender pass rates, and a like-for-like comparison with other centres.

By Vikas DulgundeUpdated MethodologySources
Pass rate (2024-25)
78.6%
vs 73% UK avg
Tests in period
916
2022-23 to 2024-25 (3yr avg, low volume)
National rank
#12
of 72 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Bangor sits in the top quarter of motorcycle module 1 pass rates nationally (Top 17%, rank #12 of 72). No nearby motorcycle module 1 centre currently posts a higher pass rate.

AberporthNearest alternative
77.6 mi away
76.7%
-1.9 pp
All centres in Bangor→See every centre on the map→Best centre for me→

Pass vs fail at a glance

78.6%passed
failed21.4%

All-time 3.4K passed, 1.4K failed, 4.9K total

How Bangor compares

Bangor
78.6%
UK national average
73%
Difference
+5.6 pp

Bangor runs 5.6 points ahead of the national average, ranked 12 of 72 in its category. Margins in this range usually track route difficulty: fewer multi-lane roundabouts and less dense traffic.

Where Bangor ranks among 72 centres

Top 17%
Bangor ranks higher than 83% of UK motorcycle module 1 test centres
Rank
#12
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

Bangor ends the series about where it started, yet the spread between 2023-24 (83.3%) and 2018-19 (70.8%) runs to 12.5 points; read a single year here with caution.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 21.1 pp
Male73.3%
0%100%
Female52.2%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
5 to 9 weeks
Lower demand
Weekly capacity
~13
estimated test slots per week
Demand
Lower
quieter than average

Booking is comparatively quick: on this estimate, learners booking at Bangor would typically wait around 5 to 9 weeks from booking to test day.

Peak months
June, July, August, September
when UK waits tend to be longest
Best to book
November, December, January, February
when UK waits tend to be shortest

These figures are an estimate, not live data. We model them from published demand reports and this centre's test volume; the method is on our methodology page. Check the DVSA booking service for current slots.

Centre details

Address

Llandegai Industrial Estate
Llandygai
Bangor
LL57 4YH
Wales

Source: DVSA find a driving test centre (Open Government Licence v3.0), captured 2026-05-12.

Tests offered at Bangor

  • car
  • motorcycle module 1 (off-road)
  • motorcycle module 2 (on-road)
  • ADI part 3

Accessibility & facilities

Wheelchair accessible per DVSA

Parking and toilet details aren't included in DVSA's published feed. For the current on-site facilities, check the DVSA find a driving test centre tool with postcode LL57 4YH, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

Bangor is the DVSA motorcycle module 1 test centre in Bangor, Gwynedd. Examiners drive a mix of the roads immediately surrounding the centre; the DVSA does not publish its test routes. Across 2017-18-2024-25 the centre handled 4.9K tests, a modest sample. The aggregated multi-year figure on this page is the most reliable read; quarterly swings deserve more skepticism here than at a high-volume centre.

Rank: #12 of 72. Pass rate: 78.6%. UK average: 73%. That's a top quartile centre by the DVSA's own published figures. For Bangor the DVSA suppresses first-attempt figures in DRT122C. Smaller centres get rolled up; this is one of them. The overall pass rate above is the only published figure.

All figures shown are aggregated from the DVSA quarterly statistical release covering the most recent reporting periods available. Pass-rate calculations exclude tests cancelled by the candidate or examiner. Sample sizes and methodology are described in the source attribution at the foot of this page.

Country
Wales
Test category
Motorcycle Module 1

What learners should know about Bangor

  • Bangor passes higher than the UK average, but the marking sheet is identical to every other DVSA centre. The bias is in the local road mix (less traffic, simpler junction geometry); the standard is national.
  • Ask any instructor working Bangor about the centre's "usual fails", they'll have two or three specific junctions or manoeuvres in mind. Practise those until they're automatic before your date.
  • Don't pay third-party sites for booking access at Bangor. Use gov.uk/book-driving-test directly; cancellations show up on the same booking flow.

Other test centres nearby

AberporthBest nearby
77.6 mi, 193 tests, Rank #22
76.7%
-1.9 pp
Chester
51.2 mi, 6.8K tests, Rank #45
71.4%
-7.2 pp
Kirkham LGV
64.3 mi, 6.8K tests, Rank #69
58.5%
-20.1 pp
St Helens (Liverpool)
60.1 mi, 16.0K tests, Rank #60
66.2%
-12.4 pp
Shrewsbury
67.5 mi, 11.7K tests, Rank #42
72.2%
-6.4 pp
Swansea
111.4 mi, 18.5K tests, Rank #31
75.3%
-3.3 pp
See all centres in Bangor→Easiest UK centres→Hardest UK centres→Best for first-time pass→Busiest UK centres→

Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Bangor?
The current pass rate at Bangor driving test centre is 78.6%, calculated from 916 tests in 2022-23 to 2024-25 (3yr avg, low volume). DVSA does not publish first-attempt figures for this centre. Across all DVSA reporting periods on record, the lifetime average is 70.8% (from 4.9K tests).
Is Bangor an easy or hard test centre?
Bangor is ranked #12 of 72 UK motorcycle module 1 test centres by pass rate, placing it in the top quarter of motorcycle module 1 pass rates nationally. Its pass rate of 78.6% compares to a UK average of 73%. Much of the spread comes down to route geography: lighter traffic and simpler junctions lift a centre, dense city driving and complex roundabouts pull it down.
How does Bangor compare to the UK average?
Bangor's pass rate is 5.6 percentage points above the UK national average of 73%. Bangor runs 5.6 points ahead of the national average, ranked 12 of 72 in its category. Margins in this range usually track route difficulty: fewer multi-lane roundabouts and less dense traffic.
How many driving tests does Bangor record?
Bangor has recorded 4.9K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 3.4K passed and 1.4K failed. The trend chart on this page plots how both volume and pass rate have changed across the recent DVSA reporting periods.
Which driving test centres are near Bangor?
The closest DVSA test centres to Bangor are Aberporth (76.7%), Chester (71.4%), Kirkham LGV (58.5%) and St Helens (Liverpool) (66.2%). Bangor's 78.6% is the highest current pass rate among them. Aberporth, Chester, Kirkham LGV, St Helens (Liverpool) sit lower. You can compare every nearby centre in the "Other test centres nearby" section above, or see them all on the interactive PassRates map.
When is the best time to book a test at Bangor?
Bangor currently sees low demand with an estimated wait of about 5 to 9 weeks. Across the UK, waits tend to ease in November, December, January, when fewer learners are booking, and peak in June, July, August. If your test date is flexible, aiming for a quieter month can mean a shorter wait and more slot choice. Always confirm live availability on the DVSA booking service.
How do I book a test at Bangor and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Bangor as your centre. You will need your provisional licence number and your theory test pass certificate number. Our guides cover how to book step by step and how faults are marked.
How long is the wait for a driving test at Bangor?
The estimated wait at Bangor is about 5 to 9 weeks (low demand). That range is modelled from regional demand patterns reported in the National Audit Office investigation into car driving test waiting times, the DVSA Despatch blog updates, and this centre's test volume of 4.9K lifetime tests, so treat it as an estimate rather than a live figure. Across the UK, waits peak in June and July and ease in November and December. For live availability, check the official DVSA booking service.
Source

Data: DVSA quarterly statistical release, released under the Open Government Licence v3.0. PassRates.uk aggregates DVSA centre-level totals across reporting periods.

Edited by Vikas. DVSA data period: 2024-25.