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Motorcycle Module 2 Test Centre, England

Southport (Liverpool) Driving Test Centre

Moto, Mod 2SouthportPR9 0AGHigh pass rate

Southport (Liverpool) in Southport records a 71.3% 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)
71.3%
vs 72.2% UK avg
Tests in period
798
2022-23 to 2024-25 (3yr avg, low volume)
National rank
#86
of 135 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Southport (Liverpool) sits in the bottom half of motorcycle module 2 pass rates nationally (Bottom 37%, rank #86 of 135). The strongest motorcycle module 2 alternative nearby is Heysham, about 28.1 miles away.

HeyshamBest nearby
28.1 mi away
78.7%
+7.4 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

71.3%passed
failed28.7%

All-time 2.0K passed, 827 failed, 2.8K total

How Southport (Liverpool) compares

Southport (Liverpool)
71.3%
UK national average
72.2%
Difference
-0.9 pp

Southport (Liverpool) sits within a percentage point of the UK figure and is ranked 86 of 135 in its category: the venue itself is unlikely to move your odds either way.

Where Southport (Liverpool) ranks among 135 centres

Bottom 37%
Southport (Liverpool) sits in the bottom half of motorcycle module 2 pass rates
Rank
#86
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

Southport (Liverpool) has held a narrow 7.3-point range across the whole series (68.2% at the low in 2018-19, 75.5% at the high in 2020-21); what you see is what you get.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 1.8 pp
Male70.8%
0%100%
Female69.0%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
10 to 14 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 Southport (Liverpool) would typically wait around 10 to 14 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

Eastbank House
Eastbank Street
Southport
PR8 1HE
England

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

Tests offered at Southport (Liverpool)

  • car
  • motorcycle module 2 (on-road)
  • 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 PR8 1HE, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

Of the DVSA motorcycle module 2 centres across England, Southport (Liverpool) is the one covering Southport, Liverpool City Region and the surrounding PR9 0AG area. The routes are built around the roads the centre's examiners can reach inside the test's time budget. Volume here sits at 2.8K over 2017-18-2024-25. That's the territory where a noisy quarter can shift the rate by two or three percentage points, so read the trend chart in context rather than reacting to any single bar.

If you've been told Southport (Liverpool) is "an easy centre" or "a hard one", the data won't fully back that. 71.3% is within a point of the UK motorcycle module 2 average of 72.2%, which is rank #86 out of 135. DVSA doesn't break out first-attempt figures for Southport (Liverpool) 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 Southport (Liverpool)

  • Centre difficulty is roughly average at Southport (Liverpool). The same fault categories that fail candidates nationally (junctions, mirrors, observation) are what fail candidates here, in similar proportions.
  • If you can, take at least one lesson with an instructor who specifically works the Southport (Liverpool) area. Local instructors know which nearby junctions are demanding and will drill them.
  • If you missed the earlier slots at Southport (Liverpool), 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

Blackpool
11.8 mi, 2.2K tests, Rank #70
74.1%
+2.8 pp
Kirkham LGV
10.7 mi, 1.3K tests, Rank #105
67.9%
-3.4 pp
St Helens (Liverpool)
17.6 mi, 10.1K tests, Rank #129
61.3%
-10.0 pp
HeyshamBest nearby
28.1 mi, 1.7K tests, Rank #38
78.7%
+7.4 pp
Chester
32.0 mi, 13.9K tests, Rank #107
67.7%
-3.6 pp
Atherton (Manchester)
22.0 mi, 8.8K tests, Rank #131
60.8%
-10.5 pp
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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Southport (Liverpool)?
The current pass rate at Southport (Liverpool) driving test centre is 71.3%, calculated from 798 tests in 2022-23 to 2024-25 (3yr avg, low volume). DVSA does not publish first-attempt figures for this centre. Across all DVSA reporting periods on record, the lifetime average is 70.7% (from 2.8K tests).
Is Southport (Liverpool) an easy or hard test centre?
Southport (Liverpool) is ranked #86 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 71.3% 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 Southport (Liverpool) compare to the UK average?
Southport (Liverpool)'s pass rate is 0.9 percentage points below the UK national average of 72.2%. Southport (Liverpool) sits within a percentage point of the UK figure and is ranked 86 of 135 in its category: the venue itself is unlikely to move your odds either way.
How many driving tests does Southport (Liverpool) record?
Southport (Liverpool) has recorded 2.8K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 2.0K passed and 827 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 Southport (Liverpool)?
The closest DVSA test centres to Southport (Liverpool) are Blackpool (74.1%), Kirkham LGV (67.9%), St Helens (Liverpool) (61.3%) and Heysham (78.7%). Of these, Blackpool, Heysham have higher current pass rates than Southport (Liverpool)'s 71.3%. Kirkham LGV, St Helens (Liverpool) 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 Southport (Liverpool)?
Southport (Liverpool) currently sees moderate demand with an estimated wait of about 10 to 14 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 Southport (Liverpool) and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Southport (Liverpool) 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 Southport (Liverpool)?
The estimated wait at Southport (Liverpool) is about 10 to 14 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 2.8K 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.