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Motorcycle Module 2 Test Centre, England

Lee On The Solent Driving Test Centre

Moto, Mod 2Lee-on-the-SolentPO13 9JGHigh pass rate

Lee On The Solent in Lee-on-the-Solent records a 82.3% pass rate against a UK average of 72.2%. This page covers the multi-year trend, the first-time and gender pass rates, and a like-for-like comparison with other centres.

By Vikas DulgundeUpdated MethodologySources
Pass rate (2024-25)
82.3%
vs 72.2% UK avg
Tests in period
1.2K
2024-25
National rank
#16
of 135 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Lee On The Solent sits in the top quarter of motorcycle module 2 pass rates nationally (Top 12%, rank #16 of 135). The strongest motorcycle module 2 alternative nearby is Newport (Isle Of Wight), about 7.5 miles away.

Newport (Isle Of Wight)Best nearby
7.5 mi away
86.3%
+4.0 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

82.3%passed
failed17.7%

All-time 15.0K passed, 3.2K failed, 18.2K total

How Lee On The Solent compares

Lee On The Solent
82.3%
UK national average
72.2%
Difference
+10.1 pp

The 10.1-point gap in candidates' favour at Lee On The Solent (ranked 16 of 135 in its category) is among the wider spreads in the network, consistent with quieter local roads rather than any difference in how examiners mark.

Where Lee On The Solent ranks among 135 centres

Top 12%
Lee On The Solent ranks higher than 88% of UK motorcycle module 2 test centres
Rank
#16
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

The series at Lee On The Solent is remarkably flat, moving only from 85% (2017-18) to 82.3% now, with a total spread of 4.2 points.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 3.7 pp
Male82.8%
0%100%
Female79.1%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
14 to 18 weeks
High demand
Weekly capacity
~47
estimated test slots per week
Demand
High
busier than average

Booking is achievable but not immediate: on this estimate, learners booking at Lee On The Solent would typically wait around 14 to 18 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

The Richard Sainsbury Building
Daedalus Argus Gate Daedalus Drive
Lee on the Solent
PO13 9JY
England

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

Tests offered at Lee On The Solent

  • 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 PO13 9JY, 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 Lee On The Solent? You start in Lee-on-the-Solent, Hampshire (PO13 9JG), and the examiner takes you through whatever mix of urban and outlying roads sits within a roughly twenty-minute drive of the centre. 18.2K tests through 2017-18-2024-25 puts Lee On The Solent in the comfortable middle of the volume distribution. The pass rate moves with real signal, not noise.

How does Lee On The Solent compare nationally? 82.3% pass rate, #16 of 135 motorcycle module 2 centres in the DVSA network, 10.1 points clear of the UK average of 72.2%. The top quarter of the country, in other words. For Lee On The Solent 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 2

What learners should know about Lee On The Solent

  • Lee On The Solent passes higher than the UK average, but the marking sheet is identical to every other DVSA centre. The bias is in the local road mix (less traffic, simpler junction geometry); the standard is national.
  • Ask any instructor working Lee On The Solent 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

Newport (Isle Of Wight)Best nearby
7.5 mi, 1.1K tests, Rank #6
86.3%
+4.0 pp
Newport IOW (Innovation Centre)
8.2 mi, 635 tests, Rank #83
72.1%
-10.2 pp
Southampton (Maybush)
11.2 mi, 313 tests, Rank #36
78.9%
-3.4 pp
Greenham
40.4 mi, 5.7K tests, Rank #39
78.7%
-3.6 pp
Salisbury
31.7 mi, 3.7K tests, Rank #27
79.6%
-2.7 pp
Farnborough
39.0 mi, 23.5K tests, Rank #65
75%
-7.3 pp
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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Lee On The Solent?
The current pass rate at Lee On The Solent driving test centre is 82.3%, calculated from 1.2K tests in 2024-25. DVSA does not publish first-attempt figures for this centre. Across all DVSA reporting periods on record, the lifetime average is 82.4% (from 18.2K tests).
Is Lee On The Solent an easy or hard test centre?
Lee On The Solent is ranked #16 of 135 UK motorcycle module 2 test centres by pass rate, placing it in the top quarter of motorcycle module 2 pass rates nationally. Its pass rate of 82.3% 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 Lee On The Solent compare to the UK average?
Lee On The Solent's pass rate is 10.1 percentage points above the UK national average of 72.2%. The 10.1-point gap in candidates' favour at Lee On The Solent (ranked 16 of 135 in its category) is among the wider spreads in the network, consistent with quieter local roads rather than any difference in how examiners mark.
How many driving tests does Lee On The Solent record?
Lee On The Solent has recorded 18.2K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 15.0K passed and 3.2K failed. The trend chart on this page plots how both volume and pass rate have changed across the recent DVSA reporting periods.
Which driving test centres are near Lee On The Solent?
The closest DVSA test centres to Lee On The Solent are Newport (Isle Of Wight) (86.3%), Newport IOW (Innovation Centre) (72.1%), Southampton (Maybush) (78.9%) and Greenham (78.7%). Of these, Newport (Isle Of Wight) has a higher current pass rate than Lee On The Solent's 82.3%. Newport IOW (Innovation Centre), Southampton (Maybush), Greenham 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 Lee On The Solent?
Lee On The Solent currently sees high demand with an estimated wait of about 14 to 18 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 Lee On The Solent and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Lee On The Solent 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 Lee On The Solent?
The estimated wait at Lee On The Solent is about 14 to 18 weeks (high 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 18.2K 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.