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Motorcycle Module 2 Test Centre, England

Bradford (Thornbury) Driving Test Centre

Moto, Mod 2BradfordBD1 1PHHigh pass rate

At Bradford (Thornbury), 73.3% of candidates pass, one of the 135 test centres we rank from the DVSA data. Below you will find the full pass-rate history, the demographic split, the estimated waiting time and a comparison with the nearest centres.

By Vikas DulgundeUpdated MethodologySources
Pass rate (2024-25)
73.3%
vs 72.2% UK avg
Tests in period
764
2022-23 to 2024-25 (3yr avg, low volume)
National rank
#74
of 135 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Bradford (Thornbury) sits in the bottom half of motorcycle module 2 pass rates nationally (Bottom 46%, rank #74 of 135). The strongest motorcycle module 2 alternative nearby is Steeton, about 10.7 miles away.

SteetonBest nearby
10.7 mi away
82.4%
+9.1 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

73.3%passed
failed26.7%

All-time 2.5K passed, 1.0K failed, 3.5K total

How Bradford (Thornbury) compares

Bradford (Thornbury)
73.3%
UK national average
72.2%
Difference
+1.1 pp

Bradford (Thornbury) sits 1.1 points above the UK average, ranked 74 of 135 in its category: close enough that centre choice matters far less than preparation.

Where Bradford (Thornbury) ranks among 135 centres

Bottom 46%
Bradford (Thornbury) sits in the bottom half of motorcycle module 2 pass rates
Rank
#74
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

Bradford (Thornbury) ends the series about where it started, yet the spread between 2020-21 (83.8%) and 2017-18 (69.4%) runs to 14.4 points; read a single year here with caution.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 1.3 pp
Male69.8%
0%100%
Female71.1%
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 Bradford (Thornbury) 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

The Courtyard
Midpoint
Thornbury
Bradford
BD3 7AY
England

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

Tests offered at Bradford (Thornbury)

  • car
  • 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 BD3 7AY, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

Where do you actually take your motorcycle module 2 test if you book Bradford (Thornbury)? You start in Bradford, West Yorkshire (BD1 1PH), and the examiner takes you through whatever mix of urban and outlying roads sits within a roughly twenty-minute drive of the centre. 3.5K tests over 2017-18-2024-25. Bradford (Thornbury) runs at a lower volume than the major metro centres, which means the data on this page rewards looking at the long-run trend rather than any single quarter.

How does Bradford (Thornbury) compare nationally? 73.3% pass rate, #74 of 135 motorcycle module 2 centres in the DVSA network, 1.1 points above the UK average of 72.2%. The lower half of the country, in other words. First-attempt data for Bradford (Thornbury) 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
England
Test category
Motorcycle Module 2

What learners should know about Bradford (Thornbury)

  • Bradford (Thornbury) doesn't deviate much from the national curve, so generic preparation advice (mock tests, mirror discipline, junction observation) applies here in the same shape it would anywhere.
  • If you can, take at least one lesson with an instructor who specifically works the Bradford (Thornbury) area. Local instructors know which nearby junctions are demanding and will drill them.
  • 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.

Other test centres nearby

Horsforth
5.5 mi, 3.4K tests, Rank #20
81.4%
+8.1 pp
Halifax
6.6 mi, 1.5K tests, Rank #92
70.7%
-2.6 pp
SteetonBest nearby
10.7 mi, 1.1K tests, Rank #15
82.4%
+9.1 pp
Wakefield
13.0 mi, 13.1K tests, Rank #114
66.3%
-7.0 pp
Knaresborough
19.0 mi, 3.1K tests, Rank #49
77.4%
+4.1 pp
Hyde
27.2 mi, 799 tests, Rank #34
79.1%
+5.8 pp
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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Bradford (Thornbury)?
The current pass rate at Bradford (Thornbury) driving test centre is 73.3%, calculated from 764 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 70.6% (from 3.5K tests).
Is Bradford (Thornbury) an easy or hard test centre?
Bradford (Thornbury) is ranked #74 of 135 UK motorcycle module 2 test centres by pass rate, placing it in the bottom half of motorcycle module 2 pass rates nationally. Its pass rate of 73.3% compares to a UK average of 72.2%. 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 Bradford (Thornbury) compare to the UK average?
Bradford (Thornbury)'s pass rate is 1.1 percentage points above the UK national average of 72.2%. Bradford (Thornbury) sits 1.1 points above the UK average, ranked 74 of 135 in its category: close enough that centre choice matters far less than preparation.
How many driving tests does Bradford (Thornbury) record?
Bradford (Thornbury) has recorded 3.5K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 2.5K passed and 1.0K 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 Bradford (Thornbury)?
The closest DVSA test centres to Bradford (Thornbury) are Horsforth (81.4%), Halifax (70.7%), Steeton (82.4%) and Wakefield (66.3%). Of these, Horsforth, Steeton have higher current pass rates than Bradford (Thornbury)'s 73.3%. Halifax, Wakefield 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 Bradford (Thornbury)?
Bradford (Thornbury) 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. 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 Bradford (Thornbury) and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Bradford (Thornbury) 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 Bradford (Thornbury)?
The estimated wait at Bradford (Thornbury) 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 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.