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Motorcycle Module 2 Test Centre, England

Knaresborough Driving Test Centre

Moto, Mod 2KnaresboroughHigh pass rate

Knaresborough in Knaresborough currently passes 77.4% of tests, 5.2 points above the UK average of 72.2%. The sections below cover the year-by-year trend, who passes most often, how long learners wait, and how it stacks up against neighbouring centres.

By Vikas DulgundeUpdated MethodologySources
Pass rate (2024-25)
77.4%
vs 72.2% UK avg
Tests in period
3.1K
2010-11 to 2024-25 (lifetime, low volume)
National rank
#49
of 135 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Knaresborough sits in the top half of motorcycle module 2 pass rates nationally (Top 36%, rank #49 of 135). The strongest motorcycle module 2 alternative nearby is Steeton, about 21.3 miles away.

SteetonBest nearby
21.3 mi away
82.4%
+5.0 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

77.4%passed
failed22.6%

All-time 2.4K passed, 691 failed, 3.1K total

How Knaresborough compares

Knaresborough
77.4%
UK national average
72.2%
Difference
+5.2 pp

At 5.2 points above the UK figure and ranked 49 of 135 in its category, Knaresborough offers a modest but real edge, typically a product of its local road layout rather than the venue itself.

Where Knaresborough ranks among 135 centres

Top 36%
Knaresborough ranks higher than 64% of UK motorcycle module 2 test centres
Rank
#49
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

Knaresborough has climbed 3.2 points across the series, 75.7% in 2017-18 to 78.9% now; the weakest year on record was 67.1% in 2021-22.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 5.5 pp
Male78.0%
0%100%
Female72.5%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
8 to 12 weeks
Moderate demand
Weekly capacity
~10
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 Knaresborough would typically wait around 8 to 12 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

Ground Floor Unit 9
Grimbald Crag Court
St James Business Park
Knaresborough
HG5 8QB
England

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

Tests offered at Knaresborough

  • car
  • 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 HG5 8QB, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

Drivers booked at Knaresborough report to a DVSA centre in Knaresborough, York and North Yorkshire. The motorcycle module 2 routes used here are drawn from the streets the centre's examiners drive every week, so the test reflects local conditions rather than a generic syllabus. Knaresborough is a smaller centre by volume, 3.1K tests through 2017-18-2024-25. The figures hold up for headline comparisons but lose granularity once you slice them by quarter.

By raw pass rate Knaresborough sits at 77.4%, with the DVSA's national motorcycle module 2 average over the same window running at 72.2%. The gap (5.2 points clear of the UK figure) places the centre at rank #49 of 135, inside the upper half of the country's motorcycle module 2 test centres. First-attempt data for Knaresborough 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 Knaresborough

  • Don't read a higher pass rate as a softer test. Knaresborough's rate reflects route geography more than examiner discretion, DVSA marking is centrally trained. Prepare for the same fault categories you'd prepare for anywhere.
  • Ask any instructor working Knaresborough 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.
  • 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

Horsforth
13.8 mi, 3.4K tests, Rank #20
81.4%
+4.0 pp
Wakefield
22.6 mi, 13.1K tests, Rank #114
66.3%
-11.1 pp
Bradford (Thornbury)
19.0 mi, 3.5K tests, Rank #74
73.3%
-4.1 pp
York
16.8 mi, 4.1K tests, Rank #99
69.3%
-8.1 pp
Halifax
25.6 mi, 1.5K tests, Rank #92
70.7%
-6.7 pp
SteetonBest nearby
21.3 mi, 1.1K tests, Rank #15
82.4%
+5.0 pp
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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Knaresborough?
The current pass rate at Knaresborough driving test centre is 77.4%, calculated from 3.1K tests in 2010-11 to 2024-25 (lifetime, low volume). DVSA does not publish first-attempt figures for this centre. Across all DVSA reporting periods on record, the lifetime average is 77.4% (from 3.1K tests).
Is Knaresborough an easy or hard test centre?
Knaresborough is ranked #49 of 135 UK motorcycle module 2 test centres by pass rate, placing it in the top half of motorcycle module 2 pass rates nationally. Its pass rate of 77.4% 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 Knaresborough compare to the UK average?
Knaresborough's pass rate is 5.2 percentage points above the UK national average of 72.2%. At 5.2 points above the UK figure and ranked 49 of 135 in its category, Knaresborough offers a modest but real edge, typically a product of its local road layout rather than the venue itself.
How many driving tests does Knaresborough record?
Knaresborough has recorded 3.1K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 2.4K passed and 691 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 Knaresborough?
The closest DVSA test centres to Knaresborough are Horsforth (81.4%), Wakefield (66.3%), Bradford (Thornbury) (73.3%) and York (69.3%). Of these, Horsforth has a higher current pass rate than Knaresborough's 77.4%. Wakefield, Bradford (Thornbury), York 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 Knaresborough?
Knaresborough currently sees moderate demand with an estimated wait of about 8 to 12 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 Knaresborough and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Knaresborough 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 Knaresborough?
The estimated wait at Knaresborough is about 8 to 12 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 3.1K 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.