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Motorcycle Module 2 Test Centre · Wales

Merthyr Tydfil

The Merthyr Tydfil driving test centre is located in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales (CF47 8BS). Below are the official pass-rate statistics, historical trend, and how this centre compares against the UK average and its neighbours — all sourced from the DVSA quarterly statistical release.

Pass rate
78.7%
Total tests
3.1K
National rank
#37
of 194
1st-time pass
0%

How Merthyr Tydfil compares

Merthyr Tydfil
78.7%
UK national average
48%
Difference
+30.7 pp

Merthyr Tydfil performs well above the UK average. Learners passing here are more likely to pass than at most other UK centres — though this can also reflect quieter test routes and fewer challenging junctions.

Yearly trend

2016-17: 81.6%
2017-18: 84.1%
2018-19: 71.6%
2019-20: 74.8%
2021-22: 83%
2022-23: 74.5%
2023-24: 72.3%
2024-25: 75.3%
2016-172017-182018-192019-202021-222022-232023-242024-25

Pass rate breakdown

Male pass rate
79%
Female pass rate
70.8%
Zero faults
0%
of all tests
Test years on record
8

What learners should know about Merthyr Tydfil

  • Pass rates at Merthyr Tydfil run ahead of the UK average — but don't take that as licence to under-prepare. Centres with higher pass rates often still fail learners on the same fundamentals (observation, signalling, junctions).
  • The first-time pass rate of 0% is notably low — many candidates need a second attempt. Consider taking a mock test on the test routes before booking.
  • Always book your test through the official DVSA booking service (gov.uk). Be wary of third-party sites charging premium fees for the same booking.

Other test centres nearby

Merthyr Tydfil
7.0K tests · Rank #96
54.4%
Heads of the Valleys
3.5K tests · Rank #6
78.8%
Brecon
2.9K tests · Rank #32
60.3%
Llantrisant
9.9K tests · Rank #140
51.5%
Llantrisant
9.7K tests · Rank #61
64.3%
Paul Williams (Gloucester)
2.3K tests · Rank #28
71.3%

Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Merthyr Tydfil?

The current overall pass rate at Merthyr Tydfil driving test centre is 78.7%, based on 3.1K tests. The first-time pass rate is 0%.

Is Merthyr Tydfil an easy or hard test centre?

Merthyr Tydfil is ranked #37 out of 194 UK motorcycle module 2 test centres by pass rate, which puts it in the top quarter of motorcycle module 2 pass rates nationally. The pass rate of 78.7% compares to a UK average of 48%.

How does Merthyr Tydfil compare to the UK average?

Merthyr Tydfil's pass rate is 30.7 percentage points above the UK national average of 48%.

How many tests are taken at Merthyr Tydfil?

Merthyr Tydfil has recorded 3.1K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 2.4K passed and 656 failed.

Where can I see Merthyr Tydfil on a map?

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Data: DVSA quarterly statistical release, released under the Open Government License v3.0. Last refreshed 2026-04-28.