Motorcycle Module 2 Test Centre, England

Bedford Driving Test Centre

Moto, Mod 2BedfordMK40 1SUHigh pass rate

Bedford posts a 79.5% pass rate, with Cardington the nearest alternative about 3 miles away. Read on for its full DVSA history, first-time pass rate, waiting time and demographic breakdown.

Pass rate (2024-25)
79.5%
vs 72.2% UK avg
Tests in period
581
2022-23 to 2024-25 (3yr avg, low volume)
National rank
#29
of 135 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Bedford sits in the top quarter of motorcycle module 2 pass rates nationally (Top 21%, rank #29 of 135). The strongest motorcycle module 2 alternative nearby is Letchworth, about 15.3 miles away.

LetchworthBest nearby
15.3 mi away
80.4%
+0.9 pp

Pass vs fail at a glance

79.5%passed
failed20.5%

All-time 748 passed, 199 failed, 947 total

How Bedford compares

Bedford
79.5%
UK national average
72.2%
Difference
+7.3 pp

At 7.3 points above the UK figure and ranked 29 of 135 in its category, Bedford offers a modest but real edge, typically a product of its local road layout rather than the venue itself.

Where Bedford ranks among 135 centres

Top 21%
Bedford ranks higher than 79% of UK motorcycle module 2 test centres
Rank
#29
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

Bedford has climbed 6.6 points across the series, 78.1% in 2021-22 to 84.7% now; the weakest year on record was 74.7% in 2022-23.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 0.4 pp
Male79.0%
0%100%
Female78.6%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
8 to 12 weeks
Moderate demand
Weekly capacity
~10
estimated test slots per week
Demand
Moderate
around the middle of the range

Booking is achievable but not immediate: on this estimate, learners booking at Bedford would typically wait around 8 to 12 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

The range above is an estimate, not a real-time slot count. We model it from National Audit Office demand data and this centre's volume; the methodology page sets out the workings. For live availability use the DVSA booking service.

Centre details

Address

Bedford Heights
Manton Lane
Bedford
MK41 7NY
England

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

Tests offered at Bedford

  • car
  • motorcycle module 1 (off-road)
  • motorcycle module 2 (on-road)
  • ADI part 2
  • 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 MK41 7NY, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

Drivers booked at Bedford report to a DVSA centre in Bedford, postcode MK40 1SU. The motorcycle module 2 routes used here are drawn from the streets the centre's examiners drive every week, so the test reflects local conditions rather than a generic syllabus. 947 tests across 2021-22-2024-25. That's a small sample, and the single-period rates you'll see in the chart can swing wildly without much underlying change. The multi-year roll-up is the only stable read.

By raw pass rate Bedford sits at 79.5%, with the DVSA's national motorcycle module 2 average over the same window running at 72.2%. The gap (7.3 points clear of the UK figure) places the centre at rank #29 of 135, inside the top quarter of the country's motorcycle module 2 test centres. For Bedford 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
England
Test category
Motorcycle Module 2

What learners should know about Bedford

  • Don't read a higher pass rate as a softer test. Bedford's rate reflects route geography more than examiner discretion, DVSA marking is centrally trained. Prepare for the same fault categories you'd prepare for anywhere.
  • With 947 tests on record at Bedford, the per-quarter pass rates are noisy. The trend chart on this page is more informative than any specific number from a specific period.
  • Ask any instructor working Bedford 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.
  • Book through the official DVSA service (gov.uk/book-driving-test). Third-party "fast-track" sites charge a premium for the same booking; the official DVSA booking service is free.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Bedford?
The current pass rate at Bedford driving test centre is 79.5%, calculated from 581 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 79% (from 947 tests).
Is Bedford an easy or hard test centre?
Bedford is ranked #29 of 135 UK motorcycle module 2 test centres by pass rate, placing it in the top quarter of motorcycle module 2 pass rates nationally. Its pass rate of 79.5% compares to a UK average of 72.2%. Higher pass rates often correlate with quieter rural or suburban routes; lower rates with dense urban centres featuring complex junctions and multi-lane roundabouts.
How does Bedford compare to the UK average?
Bedford's pass rate is 7.3 percentage points above the UK national average of 72.2%. At 7.3 points above the UK figure and ranked 29 of 135 in its category, Bedford offers a modest but real edge, typically a product of its local road layout rather than the venue itself.
How many driving tests does Bedford record?
Bedford has recorded 947 tests in the available DVSA data, of which 748 passed and 199 failed. The yearly trend chart on this page shows how volume and pass rate have moved across recent reporting periods.
Which driving test centres are near Bedford?
The closest DVSA test centres to Bedford are Cardington (73%), Letchworth (80.4%), Bletchley (67.7%) and Kettering (71.1%). Of these, Letchworth has a higher current pass rate than Bedford's 79.5%. Cardington, Bletchley, Kettering 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 Bedford?
Bedford currently sees moderate demand with an estimated wait of about 8 to 12 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 Bedford and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Bedford 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 Bedford?
The estimated wait at Bedford is about 8 to 12 weeks (moderate 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 947 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.