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Motorcycle Module 2 Test Centre, Wales

Rhyl Driving Test Centre

Moto, Mod 2RhylLL18 1RGHigh pass rate

Rhyl posts a 70.1% pass rate, with Southport (Liverpool) the nearest alternative about 30 miles away. Read on for its full DVSA history, first-time pass rate, waiting time and demographic breakdown.

By Vikas DulgundeUpdated MethodologySources
Pass rate (2023-24)
70.1%
vs 72.2% UK avg
Tests in period
672
2009-10 to 2023-24 (lifetime, low volume)
National rank
#95
of 135 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Rhyl sits in the bottom half of motorcycle module 2 pass rates nationally (Bottom 30%, rank #95 of 135). The strongest motorcycle module 2 alternative nearby is Bangor, about 27.1 miles away.

BangorBest nearby
27.1 mi away
84.8%
+14.7 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

70.1%passed
failed29.9%

All-time 471 passed, 201 failed, 672 total

How Rhyl compares

Rhyl
70.1%
UK national average
72.2%
Difference
-2.1 pp

Rhyl is 2.1 points behind the national figure and ranked 95 of 135 in its category, a difference most candidates will not feel on the day.

Where Rhyl ranks among 135 centres

Bottom 30%
Rhyl sits in the bottom half of motorcycle module 2 pass rates
Rank
#95
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

The direction of travel here is upward: Rhyl has added 24.7 points since 2014-15, from 65.9% to 90.6%, with its strongest year at 90.6% in 2023-24.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 14.4 pp
Male66.9%
0%100%
Female81.3%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
5 to 9 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 Rhyl would typically wait around 5 to 9 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

Victoria Road
Rhyl
LL18 2EL
Wales

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

Tests offered at Rhyl

  • car
  • 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 LL18 2EL, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

Rhyl is one of the DVSA's motorcycle module 2 test sites in Wales, located in Rhyl, Denbighshire at LL18 1RG. The choice of routes reflects the local mix of road types rather than any standard national template. Be careful with the per-period numbers at Rhyl. With just 672 tests over 2014-15-2023-24, one or two unlucky candidates in a slow quarter can move the rate by five points.

Rhyl runs close to the national curve: 70.1% pass rate, 2.1 points below the UK average of 72.2%. The rank is #95 of 135 motorcycle module 2 centres. First-attempt data for Rhyl 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
Wales
Test category
Motorcycle Module 2

What learners should know about Rhyl

  • Pass rate at Rhyl sits close to the UK average. Prepare for an ordinary level of difficulty: examiners apply the standard DVSA marking sheet, and the routes are a representative mix of local conditions.
  • Rhyl is a low-volume centre (672 tests on record). Period-to-period swings can look dramatic without much underlying change, read the multi-year aggregate rather than any single quarter's figure.
  • Ask any instructor working Rhyl 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.
  • If you missed the earlier slots at Rhyl, 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

Southport (Liverpool)
30.2 mi, 2.8K tests, Rank #86
71.3%
+1.2 pp
Chester
26.4 mi, 13.9K tests, Rank #107
67.7%
-2.4 pp
BangorBest nearby
27.1 mi, 3.5K tests, Rank #8
84.8%
+14.7 pp
Blackpool
38.8 mi, 2.2K tests, Rank #70
74.1%
+4.0 pp
Kirkham LGV
40.8 mi, 1.3K tests, Rank #105
67.9%
-2.2 pp
St Helens (Liverpool)
33.0 mi, 10.1K tests, Rank #129
61.3%
-8.8 pp
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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Rhyl?
The current pass rate at Rhyl driving test centre is 70.1%, calculated from 672 tests in 2009-10 to 2023-24 (lifetime, low volume). DVSA does not publish first-attempt figures for this centre. Across all DVSA reporting periods on record, the lifetime average is 70.1% (from 672 tests).
Is Rhyl an easy or hard test centre?
Rhyl is ranked #95 of 135 UK motorcycle module 2 test centres by pass rate, placing it in the bottom half of motorcycle module 2 pass rates nationally. Its pass rate of 70.1% 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 Rhyl compare to the UK average?
Rhyl's pass rate is 2.1 percentage points below the UK national average of 72.2%. Rhyl is 2.1 points behind the national figure and ranked 95 of 135 in its category, a difference most candidates will not feel on the day.
How many driving tests does Rhyl record?
Rhyl has recorded 672 tests in the available DVSA data, of which 471 passed and 201 failed. The trend chart on this page plots how both volume and pass rate have changed across the recent DVSA reporting periods.
Which driving test centres are near Rhyl?
The closest DVSA test centres to Rhyl are Southport (Liverpool) (71.3%), Chester (67.7%), Bangor (84.8%) and Blackpool (74.1%). Of these, Southport (Liverpool), Bangor, Blackpool have higher current pass rates than Rhyl's 70.1%. Chester 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 Rhyl?
Rhyl currently sees low demand with an estimated wait of about 5 to 9 weeks. Across the UK, waits tend to ease in November, December, January, when fewer learners are booking, and peak in June, July, August. If your test date is flexible, aiming for a quieter month can mean a shorter wait and more slot choice. Always confirm live availability on the DVSA booking service.
How do I book a test at Rhyl and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Rhyl 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 Rhyl?
The estimated wait at Rhyl is about 5 to 9 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 672 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: 2023-24.