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Motorcycle Module 2 Test Centre, England

Plymouth Driving Test Centre

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Plymouth in Plymouth records a 77.3% 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)
77.3%
vs 72.2% UK avg
Tests in period
1.7K
2022-23 to 2024-25 (3yr avg)
National rank
#51
of 135 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Plymouth sits in the top half of motorcycle module 2 pass rates nationally (Top 38%, rank #51 of 135). The strongest motorcycle module 2 alternative nearby is Barnstaple, about 49.2 miles away.

BarnstapleBest nearby
49.2 mi away
83.3%
+6.0 pp
All centres in Plymouth→See every centre on the map→Best centre for me→

Pass vs fail at a glance

77.3%passed
failed22.7%

All-time 5.9K passed, 1.9K failed, 7.7K total

How Plymouth compares

Plymouth
77.3%
UK national average
72.2%
Difference
+5.1 pp

Plymouth runs 5.1 points ahead of the national average, ranked 51 of 135 in its category. Margins in this range usually track route difficulty: fewer multi-lane roundabouts and less dense traffic.

Where Plymouth ranks among 135 centres

Top 38%
Plymouth ranks higher than 62% of UK motorcycle module 2 test centres
Rank
#51
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

Stability is the story at Plymouth: 77.5% in 2017-18, 78.9% now, and every year in between inside a 6.8-point band.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 6.5 pp
Male76.6%
0%100%
Female70.1%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
7 to 11 weeks
Moderate demand
Weekly capacity
~20
estimated test slots per week
Demand
Moderate
around the middle of the range

Booking is comparatively quick: on this estimate, learners booking at Plymouth would typically wait around 7 to 11 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

Ernesettle Lane
Plymouth
PL5 2EY
England

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

Tests offered at Plymouth

  • 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 PL5 2EY, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

Plymouth is in Plymouth and runs DVSA motorcycle module 2 tests for learners across the local area. Your examiner picks the route on the day without telling you which, and the DVSA does not publish them. 7.7K tests through 2017-18-2024-25 puts Plymouth in the comfortable middle of the volume distribution. The pass rate moves with real signal, not noise.

Out of 135 UK motorcycle module 2 test centres, Plymouth ranks 51, which lands it in the upper half nationally. The 77.3% pass rate is 5.1 points clear of the UK figure of 72.2%. DVSA doesn't break out first-attempt figures for Plymouth 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 2

What learners should know about Plymouth

  • Don't read a higher pass rate as a softer test. Plymouth's rate reflects route geography more than examiner discretion, DVSA marking is centrally trained. Prepare for the same fault categories you'd prepare for anywhere.
  • Practising the roads around the centre is the preparation that most reliably pays off. Most ADI instructors in Plymouth will know the road types and junctions learners commonly meet near the centre.
  • Don't pay third-party sites for booking access at Plymouth. Use gov.uk/book-driving-test directly; cancellations show up on the same booking flow.

Other test centres nearby

Launceston
20.7 mi, 369 tests, Rank #89
71%
-6.3 pp
Bodmin
26.7 mi, 3.2K tests, Rank #63
75.1%
-2.2 pp
Exeter
36.5 mi, 11.1K tests, Rank #81
72.2%
-5.1 pp
BarnstapleBest nearby
49.2 mi, 892 tests, Rank #12
83.3%
+6.0 pp
Camborne
52.2 mi, 3.3K tests, Rank #110
67.1%
-10.2 pp
Taunton
63.6 mi, 9.9K tests, Rank #57
76.2%
-1.1 pp
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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Plymouth?
The current pass rate at Plymouth driving test centre is 77.3%, calculated from 1.7K 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 76% (from 7.7K tests).
Is Plymouth an easy or hard test centre?
Plymouth is ranked #51 of 135 UK motorcycle module 2 test centres by pass rate, placing it in the top half of motorcycle module 2 pass rates nationally. Its pass rate of 77.3% compares to a UK average of 72.2%. Much of the spread comes down to route geography: lighter traffic and simpler junctions lift a centre, dense city driving and complex roundabouts pull it down.
How does Plymouth compare to the UK average?
Plymouth's pass rate is 5.1 percentage points above the UK national average of 72.2%. Plymouth runs 5.1 points ahead of the national average, ranked 51 of 135 in its category. Margins in this range usually track route difficulty: fewer multi-lane roundabouts and less dense traffic.
How many driving tests does Plymouth record?
Plymouth has recorded 7.7K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 5.9K passed and 1.9K 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 Plymouth?
The closest DVSA test centres to Plymouth are Launceston (71%), Bodmin (75.1%), Exeter (72.2%) and Barnstaple (83.3%). Of these, Barnstaple has a higher current pass rate than Plymouth's 77.3%. Launceston, Bodmin, Exeter 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 Plymouth?
Plymouth currently sees moderate demand with an estimated wait of about 7 to 11 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 Plymouth and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Plymouth 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 Plymouth?
The estimated wait at Plymouth is about 7 to 11 weeks (moderate 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 7.7K 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.