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Motorcycle Module 1 Test Centre, England

Silverstone Driving Test Centre

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Silverstone in Silverstone records a 80.4% pass rate against a UK average of 73%. 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 (2012-13)
80.4%
vs 73% UK avg
Tests in period
1.2K
2010-11 to 2012-13 (3yr avg)
National rank
#8
of 72 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Silverstone sits in the top quarter of motorcycle module 1 pass rates nationally (Top 11%, rank #8 of 72). No nearby motorcycle module 1 centre currently posts a higher pass rate.

KetteringNearest alternative
23.5 mi away
76.2%
-4.2 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

80.4%passed
failed19.6%

All-time 1.3K passed, 318 failed, 1.6K total

How Silverstone compares

Silverstone
80.4%
UK national average
73%
Difference
+7.4 pp

Silverstone runs 7.4 points ahead of the national average, ranked 8 of 72 in its category. Margins in this range usually track route difficulty: fewer multi-lane roundabouts and less dense traffic.

Where Silverstone ranks among 72 centres

Top 11%
Silverstone ranks higher than 89% of UK motorcycle module 1 test centres
Rank
#8
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

Silverstone has climbed 5 points across the series, 77.5% in 2009-10 to 82.5% now; the weakest year on record was 77.4% in 2011-12.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 18.9 pp
Male82.9%
0%100%
Female64.0%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
8 to 12 weeks
Moderate demand
Weekly capacity
~10
estimated test slots per week
Demand
Moderate
around the middle of the range

Booking is achievable but not immediate: on this estimate, learners booking at Silverstone would typically wait around 8 to 12 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

Treat this as a modelled estimate rather than a booking quote. It is built from regional demand patterns and test volume, explained in full on our methodology page. Always confirm real slots on the DVSA booking service.

Centre details

Address

Silverstone
West Northamptonshire
England

Tests offered at Silverstone

  • Motorcycle Module 1

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

Silverstone sits in Silverstone, West Northamptonshire. It's a DVSA-run motorcycle module 1 test centre, and the routes from here work outward into the streets and arterial roads that learners from Silverstone tend to know already. 1.6K tests across 2009-10-2012-13, a workable sample but on the lighter side. Single-period swings can look dramatic without actually meaning much, the multi-year aggregate is the more honest number.

80.4% at Silverstone, against a UK motorcycle module 1 average of 73%. That puts the centre 7.4 points clear of the national figure and ranks it #8 of 72 motorcycle module 1 centres in the DVSA's network. First-attempt data for Silverstone 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 1

What learners should know about Silverstone

  • Don't read a higher pass rate as a softer test. Silverstone'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.
  • Ask any instructor working Silverstone 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.
  • The only legitimate booking route is gov.uk. Anything calling itself a "test booking concierge" is reselling the same slots at a markup, the slots aren't theirs to control.

Other test centres nearby

Weedon LGV
18.5 mi, 1.7K tests, Rank #61
66.1%
-14.3 pp
Leighton Buzzard (Stanbridge Road)
19.7 mi, 2.7K tests, Rank #56
68.7%
-11.7 pp
Oxford (Kassam Stadium)
25.5 mi, 15.8K tests, Rank #33
74.8%
-5.6 pp
KetteringBest nearby
23.5 mi, 12.6K tests, Rank #26
76.2%
-4.2 pp
Leicester (Wigston)
37.9 mi, 14.8K tests, Rank #28
75.9%
-4.5 pp
Cardington
26.0 mi, 5.3K tests, Rank #37
73.8%
-6.6 pp
See all centres in Silverstone→Easiest UK centres→Hardest UK centres→Best for first-time pass→Busiest UK centres→

Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Silverstone?
The current pass rate at Silverstone driving test centre is 80.4%, calculated from 1.2K tests in 2010-11 to 2012-13 (3yr avg). DVSA does not publish first-attempt figures for this centre. Across all DVSA reporting periods on record, the lifetime average is 79.7% (from 1.6K tests).
Is Silverstone an easy or hard test centre?
Silverstone is ranked #8 of 72 UK motorcycle module 1 test centres by pass rate, placing it in the top quarter of motorcycle module 1 pass rates nationally. Its pass rate of 80.4% compares to a UK average of 73%. 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 Silverstone compare to the UK average?
Silverstone's pass rate is 7.4 percentage points above the UK national average of 73%. Silverstone runs 7.4 points ahead of the national average, ranked 8 of 72 in its category. Margins in this range usually track route difficulty: fewer multi-lane roundabouts and less dense traffic.
How many driving tests does Silverstone record?
Silverstone has recorded 1.6K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 1.3K passed and 318 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 Silverstone?
The closest DVSA test centres to Silverstone are Weedon LGV (66.1%), Leighton Buzzard (Stanbridge Road) (68.7%), Oxford (Kassam Stadium) (74.8%) and Kettering (76.2%). Silverstone's 80.4% is the highest current pass rate among them. Weedon LGV, Leighton Buzzard (Stanbridge Road), Oxford (Kassam Stadium), Kettering 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 Silverstone?
Silverstone currently sees moderate demand with an estimated wait of about 8 to 12 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 Silverstone and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Silverstone 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 Silverstone?
The estimated wait at Silverstone is about 8 to 12 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 1.6K 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.