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Motorcycle Module 2 Test Centre, Scotland

Stornoway Driving Test Centre

Moto, Mod 2SteòrnabhaghHigh pass rate

At Stornoway, 68.8% 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 (2023-24)
68.8%
vs 72.2% UK avg
Tests in period
343
2012-13 to 2023-24 (lifetime, low volume)
National rank
#101
of 135 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 bottom half of motorcycle module 2 pass rates nationally (Bottom 26%, rank #101 of 135). The strongest motorcycle module 2 alternative nearby is Orkney, about 120.7 miles away.

OrkneyBest nearby
120.7 mi away
81.4%
+12.6 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

68.8%passed
failed31.2%

All-time 236 passed, 107 failed, 343 total

How Stornoway compares

Stornoway
68.8%
UK national average
72.2%
Difference
-3.4 pp

Stornoway gives up 3.4 points to the national average and is ranked 101 of 135 in its category; treat that as a route-difficulty signal, not a verdict on your chances.

Where Stornoway ranks among 135 centres

Bottom 26%
Stornoway sits in the bottom half of motorcycle module 2 pass rates
Rank
#101
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

The direction of travel here is upward: Stornoway has added 15.4 points since 2013-14, from 56% to 71.4%, with its strongest year at 88.2% in 2017-18.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 10.2 pp
Male60.2%
0%100%
Female50.0%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
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

These figures are an estimate, not live data. We model them from published demand reports and this centre's test volume; the method is on our methodology page. Check the DVSA booking service for current slots.

Centre details

Address

Stornoway
Steòrnabhagh
Na h-Eileanan Siar
Scotland

Tests offered at Stornoway

  • Motorcycle Module 2

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

Stornoway is in Steòrnabhagh, Na h-Eileanan Siar and runs DVSA motorcycle module 2 tests for learners across the local area. Your examiner picks the route on the day without telling you which, and the DVSA does not publish them. Only 343 tests sit on the record at Stornoway for 2013-14-2023-24. That puts the centre in the tail of the volume distribution; treat any single-period rate as indicative, not definitive.

Out of 135 UK motorcycle module 2 test centres, Stornoway ranks 101, which lands it in the lower half nationally. The 68.8% pass rate is 3.4 points below the UK figure of 72.2%. DVSA doesn't break out first-attempt figures for Stornoway 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
Scotland
Test category
Motorcycle Module 2

What learners should know about Stornoway

  • Pass rate at Stornoway 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.
  • With 343 tests on record at Stornoway, the per-quarter pass rates are noisy. The trend chart on this page is more informative than any specific number from a specific period.
  • 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.
  • Don't pay third-party sites for booking access at Stornoway. Use gov.uk/book-driving-test directly; cancellations show up on the same booking flow.

Other test centres nearby

Inverness (Longman Drive)
95.1 mi, 3.5K tests, Rank #116
65.1%
-3.7 pp
Elgin
120.1 mi, 2.3K tests, Rank #104
68.1%
-0.7 pp
OrkneyBest nearby
120.7 mi, 113 tests, Rank #19
81.4%
+12.6 pp
Glasgow (Shieldhall)
182.0 mi, 13.3K tests, Rank #133
57.3%
-11.5 pp
Stirling
172.2 mi, 1.6K tests, Rank #75
73.3%
+4.5 pp
Ayr
202.0 mi, 4.9K tests, Rank #90
71%
+2.2 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 68.8%, calculated from 343 tests in 2012-13 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 68.8% (from 343 tests).
Is Stornoway an easy or hard test centre?
Stornoway is ranked #101 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 68.8% 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 Stornoway compare to the UK average?
Stornoway's pass rate is 3.4 percentage points below the UK national average of 72.2%. Stornoway gives up 3.4 points to the national average and is ranked 101 of 135 in its category; treat that as a route-difficulty signal, not a verdict on your chances.
How many driving tests does Stornoway record?
Stornoway has recorded 343 tests in the available DVSA data, of which 236 passed and 107 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 Stornoway?
The closest DVSA test centres to Stornoway are Inverness (Longman Drive) (65.1%), Elgin (68.1%), Orkney (81.4%) and Glasgow (Shieldhall) (57.3%). Of these, Orkney has a higher current pass rate than Stornoway's 68.8%. Inverness (Longman Drive), Elgin, Glasgow (Shieldhall) 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. 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 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 343 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.