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Motorcycle Module 1 Test Centre, England

Chester Driving Test Centre

Moto, Mod 1ChesterCH1 2ETHigh pass rate

At Chester, 71.4% of candidates pass, one of the 72 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 (2015-16)
71.4%
vs 73% UK avg
Tests in period
1.0K
2015-16
National rank
#45
of 72 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Chester sits in the bottom half of motorcycle module 1 pass rates nationally (Bottom 39%, rank #45 of 72). The strongest motorcycle module 1 alternative nearby is Blackburn with Darwen, about 39.1 miles away.

Blackburn with DarwenBest nearby
39.1 mi away
78.3%
+6.9 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

71.4%passed
failed28.6%

All-time 4.6K passed, 2.2K failed, 6.8K total

How Chester compares

Chester
71.4%
UK national average
73%
Difference
-1.6 pp

Chester is 1.6 points behind the national figure and ranked 45 of 72 in its category, a difference most candidates will not feel on the day.

Where Chester ranks among 72 centres

Bottom 39%
Chester sits in the bottom half of motorcycle module 1 pass rates
Rank
#45
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

The direction of travel here is upward: Chester has added 11.3 points since 2009-10, from 60.1% to 71.4%, with its strongest year at 73.5% in 2014-15.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 24.7 pp
Male71.3%
0%100%
Female46.6%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
10 to 14 weeks
Moderate demand
Weekly capacity
~20
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 Chester would typically wait around 10 to 14 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

Treat this as a modelled estimate rather than a booking quote. It is built from regional demand patterns and test volume, explained in full on our methodology page. Always confirm real slots on the DVSA booking service.

Centre details

Address

Unit 16
Telford Court
Dunkirk Trading Estate
Chester Gates Dunkirk
Chester
CH1 6LT
England

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

Tests offered at Chester

  • car
  • 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 CH1 6LT, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

Chester: a DVSA motorcycle module 1 test centre in Chester, Cheshire West and Chester. Local routes, local traffic patterns, no national standard for what "harder" or "easier" looks like beyond what the numbers below show. Across 2009-10-2015-16 the DVSA recorded 6.8K tests at Chester. A solid mid-range sample, the data is reliable enough that the rank position below isn't an artefact of small numbers.

The lower half of the UK by pass rate: Chester ranks #45 of 72 motorcycle module 1 centres at 71.4%, 1.6 points below the national figure of 73%. First-attempt data for Chester 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 1

What learners should know about Chester

  • Pass rate at Chester sits close to the UK average. Prepare for an ordinary level of difficulty: examiners apply the standard DVSA marking sheet, and the routes are a representative mix of local conditions.
  • Practising the roads around the centre is the preparation that most reliably pays off. Most ADI instructors in Chester will know the road types and junctions learners commonly meet near the centre.
  • The only legitimate booking route is gov.uk. Anything calling itself a "test booking concierge" is reselling the same slots at a markup, the slots aren't theirs to control.

Other test centres nearby

St Helens (Liverpool)
19.7 mi, 16.0K tests, Rank #60
66.2%
-5.2 pp
Shrewsbury
33.9 mi, 11.7K tests, Rank #42
72.2%
+0.8 pp
Atherton (Manchester)
28.3 mi, 9.5K tests, Rank #59
67%
-4.4 pp
Kirkham LGV
40.9 mi, 6.8K tests, Rank #69
58.5%
-12.9 pp
Blackburn with DarwenBest nearby
39.1 mi, 16.6K tests, Rank #13
78.3%
+6.9 pp
Macclesfield (RUFC)
32.0 mi, 5.4K tests, Rank #53
69.8%
-1.6 pp
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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Chester?
The current pass rate at Chester driving test centre is 71.4%, calculated from 1.0K tests in 2015-16. DVSA does not publish first-attempt figures for this centre. Across all DVSA reporting periods on record, the lifetime average is 68.1% (from 6.8K tests).
Is Chester an easy or hard test centre?
Chester is ranked #45 of 72 UK motorcycle module 1 test centres by pass rate, placing it in the bottom half of motorcycle module 1 pass rates nationally. Its pass rate of 71.4% 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 Chester compare to the UK average?
Chester's pass rate is 1.6 percentage points below the UK national average of 73%. Chester is 1.6 points behind the national figure and ranked 45 of 72 in its category, a difference most candidates will not feel on the day.
How many driving tests does Chester record?
Chester has recorded 6.8K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 4.6K passed and 2.2K 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 Chester?
The closest DVSA test centres to Chester are St Helens (Liverpool) (66.2%), Shrewsbury (72.2%), Atherton (Manchester) (67%) and Kirkham LGV (58.5%). Of these, Shrewsbury has a higher current pass rate than Chester's 71.4%. St Helens (Liverpool), Atherton (Manchester), Kirkham LGV 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 Chester?
Chester currently sees moderate demand with an estimated wait of about 10 to 14 weeks. Across the UK, waits tend to ease in November, December, January, when fewer learners are booking, and peak in June, July, August. Where you can be flexible on dates, targeting one of the quieter months tends to bring a shorter wait and a wider choice of slots. Always confirm live availability on the DVSA booking service.
How do I book a test at Chester and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Chester 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 Chester?
The estimated wait at Chester is about 10 to 14 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 6.8K 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: 2015-16.