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Motorcycle Module 2 Test Centre, Wales

Bangor Driving Test Centre

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Bangor in Bangor, Wales has a current pass rate of 84.8%, 12.6 points above the UK average of 72.2%. This page breaks down the multi-year trend, the first-time and gender pass rates, the waiting time and how it compares with the rest of the UK, all from the DVSA quarterly data.

By Vikas DulgundeUpdated MethodologySources
Pass rate (2024-25)
84.8%
vs 72.2% UK avg
Tests in period
709
2022-23 to 2024-25 (3yr avg, low volume)
National rank
#8
of 135 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 10% of UK motorcycle module 2 pass rates nationally (Top 6%, rank #8 of 135). No nearby motorcycle module 2 centre currently posts a higher pass rate.

AberystwythNearest alternative
56.2 mi away
77.3%
-7.5 pp
All centres in Bangor→See every centre on the map→Best centre for me→

Pass vs fail at a glance

84.8%passed
failed15.2%

All-time 2.7K passed, 819 failed, 3.5K total

How Bangor compares

Bangor
84.8%
UK national average
72.2%
Difference
+12.6 pp

A 12.6-point lead over the national figure puts Bangor ranked 8 of 135 in its category. Gaps this large usually come from the roads, not the examiners: fewer complex junctions and lighter traffic on the local routes.

Where Bangor ranks among 135 centres

Top 6%
Bangor ranks higher than 94% of UK motorcycle module 2 test centres
Rank
#8
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

Bangor has climbed 5.3 points across the series, 81.3% in 2017-18 to 86.6% now; the weakest year on record was 73.1% in 2019-20.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 2.4 pp
Male76.3%
0%100%
Female73.9%
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
~10
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

This wait is an estimate modelled from regional demand and this centre's test volume, not a live booking figure. See how it is worked out on our methodology page, and check the DVSA booking service for live 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 one of the DVSA's motorcycle module 2 test sites in Wales, located in Bangor, Gwynedd. The choice of routes reflects the local mix of road types rather than any standard national template. Bangor is a smaller centre by volume, 3.5K tests through 2017-18-2024-25. The figures hold up for headline comparisons but lose granularity once you slice them by quarter.

Bangor passes higher than most. At 84.8% versus a UK average of 72.2%, it ranks #8 of 135 motorcycle module 2 centres, the top ten percent of the network. First-attempt data for Bangor is missing from the DVSA's DRT122C release. It's not a low number, it's no number, the centre is small enough that DVSA omits it from that particular table.

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 2

What learners should know about Bangor

  • Above-average pass rate at Bangor doesn't mean above-average ease. The fundamentals examiners mark are the same nationally: junctions, mirrors, observation, signal timing. A 65%+ pass rate means more candidates clear those, not that the bar is lower.
  • If you can, take at least one lesson with an instructor who specifically works the Bangor area. Local instructors know which nearby junctions are demanding and will drill them.
  • If you missed the earlier slots at Bangor, cancellations appear on the official DVSA booking service throughout the day. Check at off-peak times (early morning, late evening) for the best chance of catching one.

Other test centres nearby

Rhyl
27.1 mi, 672 tests, Rank #95
70.1%
-14.7 pp
AberystwythBest nearby
56.2 mi, 225 tests, Rank #50
77.3%
-7.5 pp
Southport (Liverpool)
54.6 mi, 2.8K tests, Rank #86
71.3%
-13.5 pp
Blackpool
60.1 mi, 2.2K tests, Rank #70
74.1%
-10.7 pp
Chester
51.2 mi, 13.9K tests, Rank #107
67.7%
-17.1 pp
Llandrindod Wells
75.0 mi, 516 tests, Rank #71
74%
-10.8 pp
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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Bangor?
The current pass rate at Bangor driving test centre is 84.8%, calculated from 709 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 76.6% (from 3.5K tests).
Is Bangor an easy or hard test centre?
Bangor is ranked #8 of 135 UK motorcycle module 2 test centres by pass rate, placing it in the top 10% of UK motorcycle module 2 pass rates nationally. Its pass rate of 84.8% compares to a UK average of 72.2%. Centres with calmer suburban or rural routes tend to sit higher, while busy urban sites with tight junctions and multi-lane roundabouts usually sit lower.
How does Bangor compare to the UK average?
Bangor's pass rate is 12.6 percentage points above the UK national average of 72.2%. A 12.6-point lead over the national figure puts Bangor ranked 8 of 135 in its category. Gaps this large usually come from the roads, not the examiners: fewer complex junctions and lighter traffic on the local routes.
How many driving tests does Bangor record?
Bangor has recorded 3.5K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 2.7K passed and 819 failed. See the yearly trend chart above to track how test volume and pass rate have shifted over recent reporting periods.
Which driving test centres are near Bangor?
The closest DVSA test centres to Bangor are Rhyl (70.1%), Aberystwyth (77.3%), Southport (Liverpool) (71.3%) and Blackpool (74.1%). Bangor's 84.8% is the highest current pass rate among them. Rhyl, Aberystwyth, Southport (Liverpool), Blackpool 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. A flexible test date helps: booking into a quieter month often shortens the wait and opens up more available slots. 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 3.5K 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.