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Motorcycle Module 1 Test Centre, Scotland

Stornoway Driving Test Centre

Moto, Mod 1SteòrnabhaghHigh pass rate

Stornoway in Steòrnabhagh, Scotland has a current pass rate of 87.2%, 14.2 points above the UK average of 73%. This page breaks down the multi-year trend, the first-time and gender pass rates, the waiting time and how it compares with the rest of the UK, all from the DVSA quarterly data.

By Vikas DulgundeUpdated MethodologySources
Pass rate (2023-24)
87.2%
vs 73% UK avg
Tests in period
234
2015-16 to 2023-24 (lifetime, low volume)
National rank
#1
of 72 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Stornoway sits in the top 10% of UK motorcycle module 1 pass rates nationally (Top 1%, rank #1 of 72). No nearby motorcycle module 1 centre currently posts a higher pass rate.

Glasgow (Shieldhall)Nearest alternative
182.0 mi away
70.3%
-16.9 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

87.2%passed
failed12.8%

All-time 204 passed, 30 failed, 234 total

How Stornoway compares

Stornoway
87.2%
UK national average
73%
Difference
+14.2 pp

A 14.2-point lead over the national figure puts Stornoway ranked 1 of 72 in its category. Gaps this large usually come from the roads, not the examiners: fewer complex junctions and lighter traffic on the local routes.

Where Stornoway ranks among 72 centres

Top 1%
Stornoway ranks higher than 99% of UK motorcycle module 1 test centres
Rank
#1
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

Stornoway ends the series about where it started, yet the spread between 2015-16 (91.3%) and 2019-20 (76.7%) runs to 14.6 points; read a single year here with caution.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 0.9 pp
Male90.0%
0%100%
Female90.9%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
4 to 8 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 Stornoway would typically wait around 4 to 8 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

Stornoway
Steòrnabhagh
Na h-Eileanan Siar
Scotland

Tests offered at Stornoway

  • 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

Of the DVSA motorcycle module 1 centres across Scotland, Stornoway is the one covering Steòrnabhagh, Na h-Eileanan Siar. The routes are built around the roads the centre's examiners can reach inside the test's time budget. Stornoway is a low-volume centre, 234 tests through 2015-16-2023-24. PassRates aggregates the multi-year total because the per-quarter figures are too noisy to draw conclusions from in isolation.

If you've been told Stornoway is "an easy centre" or "a hard one", the data won't fully back that. 87.2% is 14.2 points clear of the UK motorcycle module 1 average of 73%, which is rank #1 out of 72. First-attempt data for Stornoway 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
Scotland
Test category
Motorcycle Module 1

What learners should know about Stornoway

  • Stornoway passes higher than the UK average, but the marking sheet is identical to every other DVSA centre. The bias is in the local road mix (less traffic, simpler junction geometry); the standard is national.
  • Stornoway is a low-volume centre (234 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.
  • If you can, take at least one lesson with an instructor who specifically works the Stornoway area. Local instructors know which nearby junctions are demanding and will drill them.
  • If you missed the earlier slots at Stornoway, 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

Inverness (Longman Drive)
95.1 mi, 6.2K tests, Rank #54
68.9%
-18.3 pp
Glasgow (Shieldhall)Best nearby
182.0 mi, 16.7K tests, Rank #50
70.3%
-16.9 pp
Kilmarnock LGV
194.2 mi, 584 tests, Rank #70
57.5%
-29.7 pp
Ayr
202.0 mi, 6.4K tests, Rank #66
62.4%
-24.8 pp
Wick
121.2 mi, 392.667 tests, Rank #72
54%
-33.2 pp
Livingston
194.5 mi, 2.1K tests, Rank #68
61.2%
-26.0 pp
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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Stornoway?
The current pass rate at Stornoway driving test centre is 87.2%, calculated from 234 tests in 2015-16 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 87.2% (from 234 tests).
Is Stornoway an easy or hard test centre?
Stornoway is ranked #1 of 72 UK motorcycle module 1 test centres by pass rate, placing it in the top 10% of UK motorcycle module 1 pass rates nationally. Its pass rate of 87.2% 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 Stornoway compare to the UK average?
Stornoway's pass rate is 14.2 percentage points above the UK national average of 73%. A 14.2-point lead over the national figure puts Stornoway ranked 1 of 72 in its category. Gaps this large usually come from the roads, not the examiners: fewer complex junctions and lighter traffic on the local routes.
How many driving tests does Stornoway record?
Stornoway has recorded 234 tests in the available DVSA data, of which 204 passed and 30 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 Stornoway?
The closest DVSA test centres to Stornoway are Inverness (Longman Drive) (68.9%), Glasgow (Shieldhall) (70.3%), Kilmarnock LGV (57.5%) and Ayr (62.4%). Stornoway's 87.2% is the highest current pass rate among them. Inverness (Longman Drive), Glasgow (Shieldhall), Kilmarnock LGV, Ayr 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 Stornoway?
Stornoway currently sees low demand with an estimated wait of about 4 to 8 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 Stornoway and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Stornoway 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 Stornoway?
The estimated wait at Stornoway is about 4 to 8 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 234 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.