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Motorcycle Module 1 Test Centre, England

Kirkham LGV Driving Test Centre

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Kirkham LGV posts a 58.5% pass rate, with St Helens (Liverpool) the nearest alternative about 23 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)
58.5%
vs 73% UK avg
Tests in period
1.2K
2022-23 to 2024-25 (3yr avg)
National rank
#69
of 72 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Kirkham LGV sits in the bottom quarter of motorcycle module 1 pass rates nationally (Bottom 6%, rank #69 of 72). The strongest motorcycle module 1 alternative nearby is Blackburn with Darwen, about 17.4 miles away.

Blackburn with DarwenBest nearby
17.4 mi away
78.3%
+19.8 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

58.5%passed
failed41.5%

All-time 4.1K passed, 2.7K failed, 6.8K total

How Kirkham LGV compares

Kirkham LGV
58.5%
UK national average
73%
Difference
-14.5 pp

A 14.5-point shortfall against the UK figure puts Kirkham LGV ranked 69 of 72 in its category. Expect the local routes, not the examiners, to be the reason: the marking standard is national.

Where Kirkham LGV ranks among 72 centres

Bottom 6%
Kirkham LGV sits in the bottom quarter of motorcycle module 1 pass rates
Rank
#69
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

Kirkham LGV has given up 10.6 points since 2017-18 (66.9% then, 56.3% now); the low water mark was 51.9% in 2019-20.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 24.1 pp
Male62.8%
0%100%
Female38.7%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
10 to 14 weeks
Moderate demand
Weekly capacity
~18
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 Kirkham LGV 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

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

Freckleton Lane
Kirkham
PR4 2RP
England

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

Tests offered at Kirkham LGV

  • Motorcycle Module 1

Accessibility & facilities

Not 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 PR4 2RP, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

Where do you actually take your motorcycle module 1 test if you book Kirkham LGV? You start in Kirkham, Lancashire, and the examiner takes you through whatever mix of urban and outlying roads sits within a roughly twenty-minute drive of the centre. 6.8K tests across 2017-18-2024-25. That's a working sample, enough to take the pass rate at face value but not so large that a single quiet quarter passes unnoticed.

How does Kirkham LGV compare nationally? 58.5% pass rate, #69 of 72 motorcycle module 1 centres in the DVSA network, 14.5 points below the UK average of 73%. The bottom quarter of the country, in other words. For Kirkham LGV the DVSA suppresses first-attempt figures in DRT122C. Smaller centres get rolled up; this is one of them. The overall pass rate above is the only published figure.

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 Kirkham LGV

  • Kirkham LGV 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.
  • If you can, take at least one lesson with an instructor who specifically works the Kirkham LGV 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)
23.3 mi, 16.0K tests, Rank #60
66.2%
+7.7 pp
Blackburn with DarwenBest nearby
17.4 mi, 16.6K tests, Rank #13
78.3%
+19.8 pp
Atherton (Manchester)
23.0 mi, 9.5K tests, Rank #59
67%
+8.5 pp
Chester
40.9 mi, 6.8K tests, Rank #45
71.4%
+12.9 pp
Bredbury (Manchester)
39.2 mi, 12.8K tests, Rank #49
70.4%
+11.9 pp
Macclesfield (RUFC)
47.3 mi, 5.4K tests, Rank #53
69.8%
+11.3 pp
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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Kirkham LGV?
The current pass rate at Kirkham LGV driving test centre is 58.5%, calculated from 1.2K 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 60.3% (from 6.8K tests).
Is Kirkham LGV an easy or hard test centre?
Kirkham LGV is ranked #69 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 58.5% compares to a UK average of 73%. 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 Kirkham LGV compare to the UK average?
Kirkham LGV's pass rate is 14.5 percentage points below the UK national average of 73%. A 14.5-point shortfall against the UK figure puts Kirkham LGV ranked 69 of 72 in its category. Expect the local routes, not the examiners, to be the reason: the marking standard is national.
How many driving tests does Kirkham LGV record?
Kirkham LGV has recorded 6.8K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 4.1K passed and 2.7K 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 Kirkham LGV?
The closest DVSA test centres to Kirkham LGV are St Helens (Liverpool) (66.2%), Blackburn with Darwen (78.3%), Atherton (Manchester) (67%) and Chester (71.4%). Of these, St Helens (Liverpool), Blackburn with Darwen, Atherton (Manchester), Chester have higher current pass rates than Kirkham LGV's 58.5%. 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 Kirkham LGV?
Kirkham LGV 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. 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 Kirkham LGV and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Kirkham LGV 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 Kirkham LGV?
The estimated wait at Kirkham LGV 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: 2024-25.