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Motorcycle Module 2 Test Centre, England

St Helens (Liverpool) Driving Test Centre

Moto, Mod 2St HelensHigh pass rate

At St Helens (Liverpool), 61.3% of candidates pass, one of the 135 test centres we rank from the DVSA data. Below you will find the full pass-rate history, the demographic split, the estimated waiting time and a comparison with the nearest centres.

By Vikas DulgundeUpdated MethodologySources
Pass rate (2024-25)
61.3%
vs 72.2% UK avg
Tests in period
2.4K
2022-23 to 2024-25 (3yr avg)
National rank
#129
of 135 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

St Helens (Liverpool) sits in the bottom quarter of motorcycle module 2 pass rates nationally (Bottom 5%, rank #129 of 135). The strongest motorcycle module 2 alternative nearby is Blackpool, about 28.3 miles away.

BlackpoolBest nearby
28.3 mi away
74.1%
+12.8 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

61.3%passed
failed38.7%

All-time 6.5K passed, 3.6K failed, 10.1K total

How St Helens (Liverpool) compares

St Helens (Liverpool)
61.3%
UK national average
72.2%
Difference
-10.9 pp

St Helens (Liverpool) trails the national average by 10.9 points and is ranked 129 of 135 in its category. Deficits this size almost always mean demanding urban routes: multi-lane roundabouts, heavy traffic and tight manoeuvring.

Where St Helens (Liverpool) ranks among 135 centres

Bottom 5%
St Helens (Liverpool) sits in the bottom quarter of motorcycle module 2 pass rates
Rank
#129
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

St Helens (Liverpool) has given up 7 points since 2017-18 (70.2% then, 63.2% now); the low water mark was 57.2% in 2022-23.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 0.8 pp
Male63.9%
0%100%
Female64.7%
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
~26
estimated test slots per week
Demand
High
busier than average

Booking is achievable but not immediate: on this estimate, learners booking at St Helens (Liverpool) 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

The range above is an estimate, not a real-time slot count. We model it from National Audit Office demand data and this centre's volume; the methodology page sets out the workings. For live availability use the DVSA booking service.

Centre details

Address

1 Navigation Road
off Pocket Nook Street
St Helens
Liverpool
WA9 1NS
England

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

Tests offered at St Helens (Liverpool)

  • 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 WA9 1NS, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

Drivers booked at St Helens (Liverpool) report to a DVSA centre in St Helens, Liverpool City Region. The motorcycle module 2 routes used here are drawn from the streets the centre's examiners drive every week, so the test reflects local conditions rather than a generic syllabus. Over 2017-18-2024-25, 10.1K candidates sat tests here. The figures are statistically usable for centre-to-centre comparisons, which is most of what people land on this page wanting to do.

By raw pass rate St Helens (Liverpool) sits at 61.3%, with the DVSA's national motorcycle module 2 average over the same window running at 72.2%. The gap (10.9 points below the UK figure) places the centre at rank #129 of 135, inside the bottom quarter of the country's motorcycle module 2 test centres. For St Helens (Liverpool) the DVSA suppresses first-attempt figures in DRT122C. Smaller centres get rolled up; this is one of them. The overall pass rate above is the only published figure.

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 St Helens (Liverpool)

  • St Helens (Liverpool) runs a tougher-than-average pass rate. If you've trained somewhere quieter, take at least 2-3 lessons on St Helens test-area roads before your date. The difficulty is in the road mix, not the marking sheet.
  • Practising the roads around the centre is the preparation that most reliably pays off. Most ADI instructors in St Helens will know the road types and junctions learners commonly meet near the centre.
  • Book through the official DVSA service (gov.uk/book-driving-test). Third-party "fast-track" sites charge a premium for the same booking; the official DVSA booking service is free.

Other test centres nearby

Atherton (Manchester)
10.2 mi, 8.8K tests, Rank #131
60.8%
-0.5 pp
Chester
19.7 mi, 13.9K tests, Rank #107
67.7%
+6.4 pp
Southport (Liverpool)
17.6 mi, 2.8K tests, Rank #86
71.3%
+10.0 pp
Blackburn with Darwen
19.6 mi, 13.7K tests, Rank #78
72.7%
+11.4 pp
Kirkham LGV
23.3 mi, 1.3K tests, Rank #105
67.9%
+6.6 pp
BlackpoolBest nearby
28.3 mi, 2.2K tests, Rank #70
74.1%
+12.8 pp
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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at St Helens (Liverpool)?
The current pass rate at St Helens (Liverpool) driving test centre is 61.3%, calculated from 2.4K 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 64% (from 10.1K tests).
Is St Helens (Liverpool) an easy or hard test centre?
St Helens (Liverpool) is ranked #129 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 61.3% 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 St Helens (Liverpool) compare to the UK average?
St Helens (Liverpool)'s pass rate is 10.9 percentage points below the UK national average of 72.2%. St Helens (Liverpool) trails the national average by 10.9 points and is ranked 129 of 135 in its category. Deficits this size almost always mean demanding urban routes: multi-lane roundabouts, heavy traffic and tight manoeuvring.
How many driving tests does St Helens (Liverpool) record?
St Helens (Liverpool) has recorded 10.1K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 6.5K passed and 3.6K 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 St Helens (Liverpool)?
The closest DVSA test centres to St Helens (Liverpool) are Atherton (Manchester) (60.8%), Chester (67.7%), Southport (Liverpool) (71.3%) and Blackburn with Darwen (72.7%). Of these, Chester, Southport (Liverpool), Blackburn with Darwen have higher current pass rates than St Helens (Liverpool)'s 61.3%. Atherton (Manchester) 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 St Helens (Liverpool)?
St Helens (Liverpool) 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. 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 St Helens (Liverpool) and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose St Helens (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 St Helens (Liverpool)?
The estimated wait at St Helens (Liverpool) 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 10.1K 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.