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Motorcycle Module 2 Test Centre, England

Peterborough Driving Test Centre

Moto, Mod 2PeterboroughPE1 1XHHigh pass rate

Peterborough in Peterborough, England has a current pass rate of 63.5%, 8.7 points below 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 (2024-25)
63.5%
vs 72.2% UK avg
Tests in period
1.9K
2022-23 to 2024-25 (3yr avg)
National rank
#122
of 135 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 bottom quarter of motorcycle module 2 pass rates nationally (Bottom 10%, rank #122 of 135). The strongest motorcycle module 2 alternative nearby is Grantham (Somerby), about 26.9 miles away.

Grantham (Somerby)Best nearby
26.9 mi away
81.9%
+18.4 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

63.5%passed
failed36.5%

All-time 5.3K passed, 3.0K failed, 8.2K total

How Peterborough compares

Peterborough
63.5%
UK national average
72.2%
Difference
-8.7 pp

Peterborough sits 8.7 points under the national average, ranked 122 of 135 in its category. Routes here are likely more demanding than at rural centres; extra time on the local roads pays back directly.

Where Peterborough ranks among 135 centres

Bottom 10%
Peterborough sits in the bottom quarter of motorcycle module 2 pass rates
Rank
#122
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

The longer arc at Peterborough points down: 65.1% in 2017-18 against 62% now, a 3.1-point slide, though 2021-22 showed what the routes allow at 69.4%.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 1.0 pp
Male63.9%
0%100%
Female62.9%
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
~21
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

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

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

If you've got a test booked at PE1 1XH, that's Peterborough in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. Examiners drive a mix of the roads immediately surrounding the centre; the DVSA does not publish its test routes. 8.2K tests across 2017-18-2024-25. That's a working sample, enough to take the pass rate at face value but not so large that a single quiet quarter passes unnoticed.

Rank: #122 of 135. Pass rate: 63.5%. UK average: 72.2%. That's a bottom quartile centre by the DVSA's own published figures. First-attempt data for Peterborough 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 Peterborough

  • Peterborough runs a tougher-than-average pass rate. If you've trained somewhere quieter, take at least 2-3 lessons on Peterborough test-area roads before your date. The difficulty is in the road mix, not the marking sheet.
  • Ask any instructor working Peterborough 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 Peterborough. Use gov.uk/book-driving-test directly; cancellations show up on the same booking flow.

Other test centres nearby

Boston
29.4 mi, 381 tests, Rank #59
75.9%
+12.4 pp
Grantham (Somerby)Best nearby
26.9 mi, 1.7K tests, Rank #17
81.9%
+18.4 pp
Cardington
32.2 mi, 3.5K tests, Rank #76
73%
+9.5 pp
Bedford
31.6 mi, 947 tests, Rank #29
79.5%
+16.0 pp
Cambridge (Hardwick)
29.6 mi, 12.9K tests, Rank #56
76.4%
+12.9 pp
Kettering
24.4 mi, 11.0K tests, Rank #87
71.1%
+7.6 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 63.5%, calculated from 1.9K 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 63.8% (from 8.2K tests).
Is Peterborough an easy or hard test centre?
Peterborough is ranked #122 of 135 UK motorcycle module 2 test centres by pass rate, placing it in the bottom quarter of motorcycle module 2 pass rates nationally. Its pass rate of 63.5% 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 Peterborough compare to the UK average?
Peterborough's pass rate is 8.7 percentage points below the UK national average of 72.2%. Peterborough sits 8.7 points under the national average, ranked 122 of 135 in its category. Routes here are likely more demanding than at rural centres; extra time on the local roads pays back directly.
How many driving tests does Peterborough record?
Peterborough has recorded 8.2K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 5.3K passed and 3.0K 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 Peterborough?
The closest DVSA test centres to Peterborough are Boston (75.9%), Grantham (Somerby) (81.9%), Cardington (73%) and Bedford (79.5%). Of these, Boston, Grantham (Somerby), Cardington, Bedford have higher current pass rates than Peterborough's 63.5%. 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. 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 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 8.2K 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.