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Motorcycle Module 2 Test Centre, England

Chester Driving Test Centre

Moto, Mod 2ChesterCH1 2ETHigh pass rate

At Chester, 67.7% 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)
67.7%
vs 72.2% UK avg
Tests in period
2.9K
2022-23 to 2024-25 (3yr avg)
National rank
#107
of 135 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 quarter of motorcycle module 2 pass rates nationally (Bottom 21%, rank #107 of 135). The strongest motorcycle module 2 alternative nearby is Shrewsbury, about 33.9 miles away.

ShrewsburyBest nearby
33.9 mi away
79.2%
+11.5 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

67.7%passed
failed32.3%

All-time 9.4K passed, 4.5K failed, 13.9K total

How Chester compares

Chester
67.7%
UK national average
72.2%
Difference
-4.5 pp

Chester sits 4.5 points under the national average, ranked 107 of 135 in its category. Routes here are likely more demanding than at rural centres; extra time on the local roads pays back directly.

Where Chester ranks among 135 centres

Bottom 21%
Chester sits in the bottom quarter of motorcycle module 2 pass rates
Rank
#107
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

The headline barely moved (67.1% in 2017-18, 68.2% now) but the ride was not smooth: Chester has swung 13.8 points between its best year (79.9%, 2020-21) and its worst (66.1%, 2023-24).

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 4.6 pp
Male67.8%
0%100%
Female63.2%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
12 to 16 weeks
High demand
Weekly capacity
~36
estimated test slots per week
Demand
High
busier than average

Booking is achievable but not immediate: on this estimate, learners booking at Chester would typically wait around 12 to 16 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

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

Where do you actually take your motorcycle module 2 test if you book Chester? You start in Chester, Cheshire West and Chester (CH1 2ET), and the examiner takes you through whatever mix of urban and outlying roads sits within a roughly twenty-minute drive of the centre. Over 2017-18-2024-25, 13.9K candidates sat tests here. The figures are statistically usable for centre-to-centre comparisons, which is most of what people land on this page wanting to do.

How does Chester compare nationally? 67.7% pass rate, #107 of 135 motorcycle module 2 centres in the DVSA network, 4.5 points below the UK average of 72.2%. The bottom quarter of the country, in other words. DVSA doesn't break out first-attempt figures for Chester in DRT122C, so the split between first-time and retake pass rates isn't published for this centre.

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 Chester

  • Centre difficulty is roughly average at Chester. The same fault categories that fail candidates nationally (junctions, mirrors, observation) are what fail candidates here, in similar proportions.
  • If you can, take at least one lesson with an instructor who specifically works the Chester 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

St Helens (Liverpool)
19.7 mi, 10.1K tests, Rank #129
61.3%
-6.4 pp
Southport (Liverpool)
32.0 mi, 2.8K tests, Rank #86
71.3%
+3.6 pp
ShrewsburyBest nearby
33.9 mi, 8.8K tests, Rank #33
79.2%
+11.5 pp
Atherton (Manchester)
28.3 mi, 8.8K tests, Rank #131
60.8%
-6.9 pp
Kirkham LGV
40.9 mi, 1.3K tests, Rank #105
67.9%
+0.2 pp
Rhyl
26.4 mi, 672 tests, Rank #95
70.1%
+2.4 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 67.7%, calculated from 2.9K tests in 2022-23 to 2024-25 (3yr avg). DVSA does not publish first-attempt figures for this centre. Across all DVSA reporting periods on record, the lifetime average is 67.4% (from 13.9K tests).
Is Chester an easy or hard test centre?
Chester is ranked #107 of 135 UK motorcycle module 2 test centres by pass rate, placing it in the bottom quarter of motorcycle module 2 pass rates nationally. Its pass rate of 67.7% 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 Chester compare to the UK average?
Chester's pass rate is 4.5 percentage points below the UK national average of 72.2%. Chester sits 4.5 points under the national average, ranked 107 of 135 in its category. Routes here are likely more demanding than at rural centres; extra time on the local roads pays back directly.
How many driving tests does Chester record?
Chester has recorded 13.9K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 9.4K passed and 4.5K 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 Chester?
The closest DVSA test centres to Chester are St Helens (Liverpool) (61.3%), Southport (Liverpool) (71.3%), Shrewsbury (79.2%) and Atherton (Manchester) (60.8%). Of these, Southport (Liverpool), Shrewsbury have higher current pass rates than Chester's 67.7%. St Helens (Liverpool), Atherton (Manchester) 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 high demand with an estimated wait of about 12 to 16 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 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 12 to 16 weeks (high 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 13.9K 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.