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Motorcycle Module 2 Test Centre, Scotland

Orkney Driving Test Centre

Moto, Mod 2Orkney IslandsHigh pass rate

Orkney in Orkney Islands, Scotland has a current pass rate of 81.4%, 9.2 points above the UK average of 72.2%. This page breaks down the multi-year trend, the first-time and gender pass rates, the waiting time and how it compares with the rest of the UK, all from the DVSA quarterly data.

By Vikas DulgundeUpdated MethodologySources
Pass rate (2012-13)
81.4%
vs 72.2% UK avg
Tests in period
113
2009-10 to 2012-13 (lifetime, low volume)
National rank
#19
of 135 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Orkney sits in the top quarter of motorcycle module 2 pass rates nationally (Top 14%, rank #19 of 135). No nearby motorcycle module 2 centre currently posts a higher pass rate.

PeterheadNearest alternative
108.0 mi away
80.8%
-0.6 pp
All centres in Orkney Islands→See every centre on the map→Best centre for me→

Pass vs fail at a glance

81.4%passed
failed18.6%

All-time 92 passed, 21 failed, 113 total

How Orkney compares

Orkney
81.4%
UK national average
72.2%
Difference
+9.2 pp

At 9.2 points above the UK figure and ranked 19 of 135 in its category, Orkney offers a modest but real edge, typically a product of its local road layout rather than the venue itself.

Where Orkney ranks among 135 centres

Top 14%
Orkney ranks higher than 86% of UK motorcycle module 2 test centres
Rank
#19
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

The headline barely moved (73.9% in 2009-10, 75.6% now) but the ride was not smooth: Orkney has swung 17 points between its best year (90.9%, 2011-12) and its worst (73.9%, 2009-10).

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 17.7 pp
Male82.4%
0%100%
Female64.7%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
4 to 8 weeks
Lower demand
Weekly capacity
~10
estimated test slots per week
Demand
Lower
quieter than average

Booking is comparatively quick: on this estimate, learners booking at Orkney 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

These figures are an estimate, not live data. We model them from published demand reports and this centre's test volume; the method is on our methodology page. Check the DVSA booking service for current slots.

Centre details

Address

Orkney
Orkney Islands
Scotland

Tests offered at Orkney

  • Motorcycle Module 2

For other test types at this location, search the DVSA centre finder.

Accessibility & facilities

Parking, toilets, and disabled-access details vary by centre. Check the official DVSA find a driving test centre tool, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

Orkney is the DVSA motorcycle module 2 test centre in Orkney Islands. Examiners drive a mix of the roads immediately surrounding the centre; the DVSA does not publish its test routes. Only 113 tests sit on the record at Orkney for 2009-10-2012-13. That puts the centre in the tail of the volume distribution; treat any single-period rate as indicative, not definitive.

Rank: #19 of 135. Pass rate: 81.4%. UK average: 72.2%. That's a top quartile centre by the DVSA's own published figures. DVSA doesn't break out first-attempt figures for Orkney 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 Orkney

  • Orkney 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.
  • With 113 tests on record at Orkney, the per-quarter pass rates are noisy. The trend chart on this page is more informative than any specific number from a specific period.
  • Ask any instructor working Orkney 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.
  • Don't pay third-party sites for booking access at Orkney. Use gov.uk/book-driving-test directly; cancellations show up on the same booking flow.

Other test centres nearby

Wick
29.2 mi, 330 tests, Rank #72
73.9%
-7.5 pp
Elgin
83.1 mi, 2.3K tests, Rank #104
68.1%
-13.3 pp
Inverness (Longman Drive)
100.8 mi, 3.5K tests, Rank #116
65.1%
-16.3 pp
PeterheadBest nearby
108.0 mi, 354 tests, Rank #21
80.8%
-0.6 pp
Aberdeen South (Cove)
129.7 mi, 7.6K tests, Rank #73
73.6%
-7.8 pp
Dundee
165.6 mi, 4.7K tests, Rank #60
75.8%
-5.6 pp
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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Orkney?
The current pass rate at Orkney driving test centre is 81.4%, calculated from 113 tests in 2009-10 to 2012-13 (lifetime, low volume). DVSA does not publish first-attempt figures for this centre. Across all DVSA reporting periods on record, the lifetime average is 81.4% (from 113 tests).
Is Orkney an easy or hard test centre?
Orkney is ranked #19 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 81.4% compares to a UK average of 72.2%. 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 Orkney compare to the UK average?
Orkney's pass rate is 9.2 percentage points above the UK national average of 72.2%. At 9.2 points above the UK figure and ranked 19 of 135 in its category, Orkney offers a modest but real edge, typically a product of its local road layout rather than the venue itself.
How many driving tests does Orkney record?
Orkney has recorded 113 tests in the available DVSA data, of which 92 passed and 21 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 Orkney?
The closest DVSA test centres to Orkney are Wick (73.9%), Elgin (68.1%), Inverness (Longman Drive) (65.1%) and Peterhead (80.8%). Orkney's 81.4% is the highest current pass rate among them. Wick, Elgin, Inverness (Longman Drive), Peterhead 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 Orkney?
Orkney 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. 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 Orkney and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Orkney 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 Orkney?
The estimated wait at Orkney 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 113 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: 2012-13.