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Motorcycle Module 1 Test Centre, England

Peterborough Driving Test Centre

Moto, Mod 1PeterboroughPE1 1XHHigh pass rate

At Peterborough, 75.9% of candidates pass, one of the 72 test centres we rank from the DVSA data. Below you will find the full pass-rate history, the demographic split, the estimated waiting time and a comparison with the nearest centres.

By Vikas DulgundeUpdated MethodologySources
Pass rate (2024-25)
75.9%
vs 73% UK avg
Tests in period
1.8K
2022-23 to 2024-25 (3yr avg)
National rank
#29
of 72 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Peterborough sits in the top half of motorcycle module 1 pass rates nationally (Top 40%, rank #29 of 72). The strongest motorcycle module 1 alternative nearby is Cambridge (Hardwick), about 29.6 miles away.

Cambridge (Hardwick)Best nearby
29.6 mi away
78%
+2.1 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

75.9%passed
failed24.1%

All-time 6.2K passed, 2.5K failed, 8.7K total

How Peterborough compares

Peterborough
75.9%
UK national average
73%
Difference
+2.9 pp

Peterborough is 2.9 points ahead of the national figure and ranked 29 of 72 in its category, a difference most candidates will not feel on the day.

Where Peterborough ranks among 72 centres

Top 40%
Peterborough ranks higher than 60% of UK motorcycle module 1 test centres
Rank
#29
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

Stability is the story at Peterborough: 74% in 2017-18, 73.5% now, and every year in between inside a 6.8-point band.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 20.2 pp
Male74.0%
0%100%
Female53.8%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
12 to 16 weeks
High demand
Weekly capacity
~23
estimated test slots per week
Demand
High
busier than average

Booking is achievable but not immediate: on this estimate, learners booking at Peterborough would typically wait around 12 to 16 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

This wait is an estimate modelled from regional demand and this centre's test volume, not a live booking figure. See how it is worked out on our methodology page, and check the DVSA booking service for live slots.

Centre details

Address

Second Drove
Fengate
Peterborough
PE1 5XA
England

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

Tests offered at Peterborough

  • car
  • motorcycle module 1 (off-road)
  • motorcycle module 2 (on-road)
  • ADI part 2
  • 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 PE1 5XA, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

Peterborough is one of the DVSA's motorcycle module 1 test sites in England, located in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough at PE1 1XH. The choice of routes reflects the local mix of road types rather than any standard national template. Sample size: 8.7K tests over 2017-18-2024-25. Enough that comparisons hold up; small enough that a quiet month or a route being temporarily diverted can show in the data.

Peterborough runs close to the national curve: 75.9% pass rate, 2.9 points above the UK average of 73%. The rank is #29 of 72 motorcycle module 1 centres. DVSA doesn't break out first-attempt figures for Peterborough 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
England
Test category
Motorcycle Module 1

What learners should know about Peterborough

  • Peterborough doesn't deviate much from the national curve, so generic preparation advice (mock tests, mirror discipline, junction observation) applies here in the same shape it would anywhere.
  • If you can, take at least one lesson with an instructor who specifically works the Peterborough area. Local instructors know which nearby junctions are demanding and will drill them.
  • If you missed the earlier slots at Peterborough, cancellations appear on the official DVSA booking service throughout the day. Check at off-peak times (early morning, late evening) for the best chance of catching one.

Other test centres nearby

Cardington
32.2 mi, 5.3K tests, Rank #37
73.8%
-2.1 pp
Cambridge (Hardwick)Best nearby
29.6 mi, 18.1K tests, Rank #14
78%
+2.1 pp
Kettering
24.4 mi, 12.6K tests, Rank #26
76.2%
+0.3 pp
Kings Lynn
29.5 mi, 5.4K tests, Rank #20
76.9%
+1.0 pp
Lincoln
47.0 mi, 10.8K tests, Rank #43
72%
-3.9 pp
Leighton Buzzard (Stanbridge Road)
48.7 mi, 2.7K tests, Rank #56
68.7%
-7.2 pp
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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Peterborough?
The current pass rate at Peterborough driving test centre is 75.9%, calculated from 1.8K 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 71.2% (from 8.7K tests).
Is Peterborough an easy or hard test centre?
Peterborough is ranked #29 of 72 UK motorcycle module 1 test centres by pass rate, placing it in the top half of motorcycle module 1 pass rates nationally. Its pass rate of 75.9% compares to a UK average of 73%. 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 Peterborough compare to the UK average?
Peterborough's pass rate is 2.9 percentage points above the UK national average of 73%. Peterborough is 2.9 points ahead of the national figure and ranked 29 of 72 in its category, a difference most candidates will not feel on the day.
How many driving tests does Peterborough record?
Peterborough has recorded 8.7K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 6.2K passed and 2.5K 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 Peterborough?
The closest DVSA test centres to Peterborough are Cardington (73.8%), Cambridge (Hardwick) (78%), Kettering (76.2%) and Kings Lynn (76.9%). Of these, Cambridge (Hardwick), Kettering, Kings Lynn have higher current pass rates than Peterborough's 75.9%. Cardington sits 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 Peterborough?
Peterborough currently sees high demand with an estimated wait of about 12 to 16 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 Peterborough and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Peterborough 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 Peterborough?
The estimated wait at Peterborough is about 12 to 16 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 8.7K 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.