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Motorcycle Module 2 Test Centre, Scotland

Kirkcaldy Driving Test Centre

Moto, Mod 2BorelandKY1 2YXHigh pass rate

Kirkcaldy posts a 62.6% pass rate, with Edinburgh (Musselburgh) the nearest alternative about 13 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)
62.6%
vs 72.2% UK avg
Tests in period
1.3K
2022-23 to 2024-25 (3yr avg)
National rank
#126
of 135 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 2 pass rates nationally (Bottom 7%, rank #126 of 135). The strongest motorcycle module 2 alternative nearby is Grangemouth, about 24.5 miles away.

GrangemouthBest nearby
24.5 mi away
79.2%
+16.6 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

62.6%passed
failed37.4%

All-time 4.9K passed, 2.2K failed, 7.1K total

How Kirkcaldy compares

Kirkcaldy
62.6%
UK national average
72.2%
Difference
-9.6 pp

At 9.6 points below the UK figure (ranked 126 of 135 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 135 centres

Bottom 7%
Kirkcaldy sits in the bottom quarter of motorcycle module 2 pass rates
Rank
#126
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

The longer arc at Kirkcaldy points down: 71.6% in 2017-18 against 60.6% now, a 11-point slide, though 2020-21 showed what the routes allow at 79.3%.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 8.5 pp
Male69.6%
0%100%
Female61.1%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
4 to 8 weeks
Lower demand
Weekly capacity
~18
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 4 to 8 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

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

Where do you actually take your motorcycle module 2 test if you book Kirkcaldy? You start in Boreland, Fife (KY1 2YX), 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, 7.1K 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 Kirkcaldy compare nationally? 62.6% pass rate, #126 of 135 motorcycle module 2 centres in the DVSA network, 9.6 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 Kirkcaldy 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
Scotland
Test category
Motorcycle Module 2

What learners should know about Kirkcaldy

  • Kirkcaldy runs a tougher-than-average pass rate. If you've trained somewhere quieter, take at least 2-3 lessons on Boreland test-area roads before your date. The difficulty is in the road mix, not the marking sheet.
  • If you can, take at least one lesson with an instructor who specifically works the Kirkcaldy 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

Edinburgh (Musselburgh)
13.0 mi, 7.5K tests, Rank #98
69.6%
+7.0 pp
Dundee
23.0 mi, 4.7K tests, Rank #60
75.8%
+13.2 pp
Perth
21.3 mi, 172 tests, Rank #108
67.4%
+4.8 pp
Livingston
23.3 mi, 812 tests, Rank #45
77.7%
+15.1 pp
Bathgate
25.8 mi, 1.9K tests, Rank #117
64.9%
+2.3 pp
GrangemouthBest nearby
24.5 mi, 1.3K tests, Rank #32
79.2%
+16.6 pp
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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Kirkcaldy?
The current pass rate at Kirkcaldy driving test centre is 62.6%, calculated from 1.3K 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 68.8% (from 7.1K tests).
Is Kirkcaldy an easy or hard test centre?
Kirkcaldy is ranked #126 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 62.6% 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 Kirkcaldy compare to the UK average?
Kirkcaldy's pass rate is 9.6 percentage points below the UK national average of 72.2%. At 9.6 points below the UK figure (ranked 126 of 135 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 7.1K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 4.9K passed and 2.2K 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 Kirkcaldy?
The closest DVSA test centres to Kirkcaldy are Edinburgh (Musselburgh) (69.6%), Dundee (75.8%), Perth (67.4%) and Livingston (77.7%). Of these, Edinburgh (Musselburgh), Dundee, Perth, Livingston have higher current pass rates than Kirkcaldy's 62.6%. 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 4 to 8 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 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 4 to 8 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 7.1K 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.