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Motorcycle Module 2 Test Centre · England

Bedford

The Bedford driving test centre is located in Bedford, England (MK40 1SU). Below are the official pass-rate statistics, historical trend, and how this centre compares against the UK average and its neighbours — all sourced from the DVSA quarterly statistical release.

Pass rate
79%
Total tests
947
National rank
#32
of 194
1st-time pass
0%

How Bedford compares

Bedford
79%
UK national average
48%
Difference
+31 pp

Bedford performs well above the UK average. Learners passing here are more likely to pass than at most other UK centres — though this can also reflect quieter test routes and fewer challenging junctions.

Yearly trend

2021-22: 78.1%
2022-23: 74.7%
2023-24: 78.2%
2024-25: 84.7%
2021-222022-232023-242024-25

Pass rate breakdown

Male pass rate
79%
Female pass rate
78.6%
Zero faults
0%
of all tests
Test years on record
4

What learners should know about Bedford

  • Pass rates at Bedford run ahead of the UK average — but don't take that as licence to under-prepare. Centres with higher pass rates often still fail learners on the same fundamentals (observation, signalling, junctions).
  • The first-time pass rate of 0% is notably low — many candidates need a second attempt. Consider taking a mock test on the test routes before booking.
  • This is a lower-volume centre (947 tests on record) — pass rates can fluctuate more year to year than at busy urban centres because of smaller sample sizes.
  • Always book your test through the official DVSA booking service (gov.uk). Be wary of third-party sites charging premium fees for the same booking.

Other test centres nearby

Bedford
12.7K tests · Rank #173
49.9%
Cardington
5.3K tests · Rank #49
69.5%
Cardington
3.5K tests · Rank #139
69%
Luton
20.5K tests · Rank #294
40.6%
Wellingborough
2.5K tests · Rank #89
54.9%
Leighton Buzzard (Stanbridge Road)
10.7K tests · Rank #159
50.4%

Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Bedford?

The current overall pass rate at Bedford driving test centre is 79%, based on 947 tests. The first-time pass rate is 0%.

Is Bedford an easy or hard test centre?

Bedford is ranked #32 out of 194 UK motorcycle module 2 test centres by pass rate, which puts it in the top quarter of motorcycle module 2 pass rates nationally. The pass rate of 79% compares to a UK average of 48%.

How does Bedford compare to the UK average?

Bedford's pass rate is 31 percentage points above the UK national average of 48%.

How many tests are taken at Bedford?

Bedford has recorded 947 tests in the available DVSA data, of which 748 passed and 199 failed.

Where can I see Bedford on a map?

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Data: DVSA quarterly statistical release, released under the Open Government License v3.0. Last refreshed 2026-04-28.