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Motorcycle Module 2 Test Centre, England

Kettering Driving Test Centre

Moto, Mod 2KetteringNN15 6NLHigh pass rate

Kettering posts a 71.1% pass rate, with Bedford the nearest alternative about 20 miles away. Read on for its full DVSA history, first-time pass rate, waiting time and demographic breakdown.

By Vikas DulgundeUpdated MethodologySources
Pass rate (2024-25)
71.1%
vs 72.2% UK avg
Tests in period
1.8K
2022-23 to 2024-25 (3yr avg)
National rank
#87
of 135 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Kettering sits in the bottom half of motorcycle module 2 pass rates nationally (Bottom 36%, rank #87 of 135). The strongest motorcycle module 2 alternative nearby is Grantham (Somerby), about 36.7 miles away.

Grantham (Somerby)Best nearby
36.7 mi away
81.9%
+10.8 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

71.1%passed
failed28.9%

All-time 7.6K passed, 3.4K failed, 11.0K total

How Kettering compares

Kettering
71.1%
UK national average
72.2%
Difference
-1.1 pp

The 1.1-point gap at Kettering (ranked 87 of 135 in its category) is real but small; local route familiarity moves your odds more than the venue does.

Where Kettering ranks among 135 centres

Bottom 36%
Kettering sits in the bottom half of motorcycle module 2 pass rates
Rank
#87
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

The headline barely moved (68.8% in 2017-18, 70.9% now) but the ride was not smooth: Kettering has swung 8 points between its best year (76.5%, 2019-20) and its worst (68.5%, 2022-23).

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 3.4 pp
Male69.3%
0%100%
Female65.9%
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
~29
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 Kettering 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

This wait is an estimate modelled from regional demand and this centre's test volume, not a live booking figure. See how it is worked out on our methodology page, and check the DVSA booking service for live slots.

Centre details

Address

Orion Way
Kettering Business Park
Kettering
NN15 6NL
England

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

Tests offered at Kettering

  • car
  • motorcycle module 1 (off-road)
  • 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 NN15 6NL, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

Kettering is one of the DVSA's motorcycle module 2 test sites in England, located in Kettering, North Northamptonshire at NN15 6NL. The choice of routes reflects the local mix of road types rather than any standard national template. Kettering sees moderate volume: 11.0K practical tests through 2017-18-2024-25. Year-on-year percentages here are meaningful, but watch the trend line rather than fixating on any single period.

Kettering runs close to the national curve: 71.1% pass rate, 1.1 points below the UK average of 72.2%. The rank is #87 of 135 motorcycle module 2 centres. First-attempt data for Kettering 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 Kettering

  • Centre difficulty is roughly average at Kettering. The same fault categories that fail candidates nationally (junctions, mirrors, observation) are what fail candidates here, in similar proportions.
  • Practising the roads around the centre is the preparation that most reliably pays off. Most ADI instructors in Kettering will know the road types and junctions learners commonly meet near the centre.
  • If you missed the earlier slots at Kettering, cancellations appear on the official DVSA booking service throughout the day. Check at off-peak times (early morning, late evening) for the best chance of catching one.

Other test centres nearby

Bedford
19.9 mi, 947 tests, Rank #29
79.5%
+8.4 pp
Bletchley
26.5 mi, 994 tests, Rank #106
67.7%
-3.4 pp
Cardington
22.3 mi, 3.5K tests, Rank #76
73%
+1.9 pp
Leicester (Wigston)
24.8 mi, 14.9K tests, Rank #23
80.5%
+9.4 pp
Peterborough
24.4 mi, 8.2K tests, Rank #122
63.5%
-7.6 pp
Grantham (Somerby)Best nearby
36.7 mi, 1.7K tests, Rank #17
81.9%
+10.8 pp
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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Kettering?
The current pass rate at Kettering driving test centre is 71.1%, calculated from 1.8K 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 68.9% (from 11.0K tests).
Is Kettering an easy or hard test centre?
Kettering is ranked #87 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 71.1% 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 Kettering compare to the UK average?
Kettering's pass rate is 1.1 percentage points below the UK national average of 72.2%. The 1.1-point gap at Kettering (ranked 87 of 135 in its category) is real but small; local route familiarity moves your odds more than the venue does.
How many driving tests does Kettering record?
Kettering has recorded 11.0K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 7.6K passed and 3.4K 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 Kettering?
The closest DVSA test centres to Kettering are Bedford (79.5%), Bletchley (67.7%), Cardington (73%) and Leicester (Wigston) (80.5%). Of these, Bedford, Cardington, Leicester (Wigston) have higher current pass rates than Kettering's 71.1%. Bletchley sits 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 Kettering?
Kettering 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 Kettering and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Kettering 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 Kettering?
The estimated wait at Kettering 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 11.0K 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.