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Motorcycle Module 1 Test Centre, Scotland

Kirkcaldy Driving Test Centre

Moto, Mod 1BorelandKY1 2YXHigh pass rate

At Kirkcaldy, 67.7% 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 (2024-25)
67.7%
vs 73% UK avg
Tests in period
1.7K
2022-23 to 2024-25 (3yr avg)
National rank
#57
of 72 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Kirkcaldy sits in the bottom quarter of motorcycle module 1 pass rates nationally (Bottom 22%, rank #57 of 72). The strongest motorcycle module 1 alternative nearby is Dundee, about 23.0 miles away.

DundeeBest nearby
23.0 mi away
77.2%
+9.5 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

67.7%passed
failed32.3%

All-time 5.8K passed, 2.3K failed, 8.2K total

How Kirkcaldy compares

Kirkcaldy
67.7%
UK national average
73%
Difference
-5.3 pp

At 5.3 points below the UK figure (ranked 57 of 72 in its category), Kirkcaldy is on the harder side without being extreme; familiarity with the local junctions closes much of the gap.

Where Kirkcaldy ranks among 72 centres

Bottom 22%
Kirkcaldy sits in the bottom quarter of motorcycle module 1 pass rates
Rank
#57
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

The longer arc at Kirkcaldy points down: 72.1% in 2017-18 against 69.1% now, a 3-point slide, though 2018-19 showed what the routes allow at 74.9%.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 28.3 pp
Male75.0%
0%100%
Female46.7%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
6 to 10 weeks
Lower demand
Weekly capacity
~21
estimated test slots per week
Demand
Lower
quieter than average

Booking is comparatively quick: on this estimate, learners booking at Kirkcaldy would typically wait around 6 to 10 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

10 Randolph Place
Kirkcaldy
Fife
KY1 2YX
Scotland

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

Tests offered at Kirkcaldy

  • car
  • motorcycle module 1 (off-road)
  • 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 KY1 2YX, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

Kirkcaldy: a DVSA motorcycle module 1 test centre in Boreland, Fife. Local routes, local traffic patterns, no national standard for what "harder" or "easier" looks like beyond what the numbers below show. Sample size: 8.2K tests over 2017-18-2024-25. Enough that comparisons hold up; small enough that a quiet month or a route being temporarily diverted can show in the data.

The bottom quarter of the UK by pass rate: Kirkcaldy ranks #57 of 72 motorcycle module 1 centres at 67.7%, 5.3 points below the national figure of 73%. First-attempt data for Kirkcaldy 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
Scotland
Test category
Motorcycle Module 1

What learners should know about Kirkcaldy

  • Kirkcaldy is in the lower tier of pass rates nationally. That isn't an indictment of the examiners, it reflects road layout, traffic density, and route mix. Prepare specifically for the centre, not generically.
  • Ask any instructor working Kirkcaldy about the centre's "usual fails", they'll have two or three specific junctions or manoeuvres in mind. Practise those until they're automatic before your date.
  • 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

Edinburgh (Musselburgh)
13.0 mi, 10.8K tests, Rank #65
63%
-4.7 pp
DundeeBest nearby
23.0 mi, 5.0K tests, Rank #18
77.2%
+9.5 pp
Livingston
23.3 mi, 2.1K tests, Rank #68
61.2%
-6.5 pp
Glasgow (Shieldhall)
47.5 mi, 16.7K tests, Rank #50
70.3%
+2.6 pp
Walton LGV
81.3 mi, 9.0K tests, Rank #63
66%
-1.7 pp
Carlisle
86.2 mi, 7.1K tests, Rank #32
75.2%
+7.5 pp
See all centres in Boreland→Easiest UK centres→Hardest UK centres→Best for first-time pass→Busiest UK centres→

Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Kirkcaldy?
The current pass rate at Kirkcaldy driving test centre is 67.7%, calculated from 1.7K 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 71.6% (from 8.2K tests).
Is Kirkcaldy an easy or hard test centre?
Kirkcaldy is ranked #57 of 72 UK motorcycle module 1 test centres by pass rate, placing it in the bottom quarter of motorcycle module 1 pass rates nationally. Its pass rate of 67.7% compares to a UK average of 73%. 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 Kirkcaldy compare to the UK average?
Kirkcaldy's pass rate is 5.3 percentage points below the UK national average of 73%. At 5.3 points below the UK figure (ranked 57 of 72 in its category), Kirkcaldy is on the harder side without being extreme; familiarity with the local junctions closes much of the gap.
How many driving tests does Kirkcaldy record?
Kirkcaldy has recorded 8.2K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 5.8K passed and 2.3K 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 Kirkcaldy?
The closest DVSA test centres to Kirkcaldy are Edinburgh (Musselburgh) (63%), Dundee (77.2%), Livingston (61.2%) and Glasgow (Shieldhall) (70.3%). Of these, Dundee, Glasgow (Shieldhall) have higher current pass rates than Kirkcaldy's 67.7%. Edinburgh (Musselburgh), Livingston 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 Kirkcaldy?
Kirkcaldy currently sees low demand with an estimated wait of about 6 to 10 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 Kirkcaldy and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Kirkcaldy 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 Kirkcaldy?
The estimated wait at Kirkcaldy is about 6 to 10 weeks (low 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 8.2K 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.