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Motorcycle Module 2 Test Centre, England

York Driving Test Centre

Moto, Mod 2Monks CrossYO32 9GWHigh pass rate

At York, 69.3% 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.

Pass rate (2024-25)
69.3%
vs 72.2% UK avg
Tests in period
781
2022-23 to 2024-25 (3yr avg, low volume)
National rank
#99
of 135 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated September 2026

Compare and decide

York sits in the bottom half of motorcycle module 2 pass rates nationally (Bottom 27%, rank #99 of 135). The strongest motorcycle module 2 alternative nearby is Horsforth, about 26.2 miles away.

HorsforthBest nearby
26.2 mi away
81.4%
+12.1 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

69.3%passed
failed30.7%

All-time 3.1K passed, 1.0K failed, 4.1K total

How York compares

York
69.3%
UK national average
72.2%
Difference
-2.9 pp

York is 2.9 points behind the national figure and ranked 99 of 135 in its category, a difference most candidates will not feel on the day.

Where York ranks among 135 centres

Bottom 27%
York sits in the bottom half of motorcycle module 2 pass rates
Rank
#99
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

The longer arc at York points down: 77.4% in 2017-18 against 70.9% now, a 6.5-point slide, though 2017-18 showed what the routes allow at 77.4%.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 2.5 pp
Male74.9%
0%100%
Female72.4%
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
~11
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 York 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

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

Arabesque House (Unit 2)
Monks Cross Drive
Huntington
York
YO32 9GW
England

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

Tests offered at York

  • 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 YO32 9GW, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

Of the DVSA motorcycle module 2 centres across England, York is the one covering Monks Cross, York and North Yorkshire and the surrounding YO32 9GW area. The routes are built around the roads the centre's examiners can reach inside the test's time budget. 4.1K tests across 2017-18-2024-25, 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.

If you've been told York is "an easy centre" or "a hard one", the data won't fully back that. 69.3% is 2.9 points below the UK motorcycle module 2 average of 72.2%, which is rank #99 out of 135. First-attempt data for York 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 2

What learners should know about York

  • Pass rate at York 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.
  • Ask any instructor working York 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.
  • If you missed the earlier slots at York, 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.
Before you drive off

Whether you pass at York is not decided by the centre. It is decided by the 15 things an examiner can mark you on, and junctions, observation is one of the ones that ends attempts early.

DVSA publishes all 21 vehicle safety questions in advance, 14 tell me and 7 show me. You get 2 of them on the day, one at the roadside and one while you are driving. Get one wrong or both wrong and it counts as one driving fault, not two.

Show me, tell me questionsIs that a fault?Test day readiness check

Full head turn at every junction. Hold the look until you have processed both directions. Time the look so it gives usable information for the move you are about to make. Free to use, no sign up. Everything for the day itself is on the practical test hub.

Other test centres nearby

Knaresborough
16.8 mi, 3.1K tests, Rank #49
77.4%
+8.1 pp
Wakefield
27.9 mi, 13.1K tests, Rank #114
66.3%
-3.0 pp
Scunthorpe
32.0 mi, 5.8K tests, Rank #124
62.9%
-6.4 pp
HorsforthBest nearby
26.2 mi, 3.4K tests, Rank #20
81.4%
+12.1 pp
Beverley LGV
27.1 mi, 1.5K tests, Rank #61
75.6%
+6.3 pp
Rotherham
40.5 mi, 14.9K tests, Rank #46
77.7%
+8.4 pp
Before the practical

You cannot book a practical test at York until you hold a theory pass, and it has to still be valid on the day you sit it. Nationally 44.8% of candidates pass the theory.

Take a free mock testPractise hazard awarenessRoad signs

Spotting developing hazards, plus the effects of alcohol, tiredness and medicines. All 14 DVSA topics are free to practise, with no sign up. See the theory pass rate by centre or the full practice hub.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at York?
The current pass rate at York driving test centre is 69.3%, calculated from 781 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 74.6% (from 4.1K tests).
Is York an easy or hard test centre?
York is ranked #99 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 69.3% compares to a UK average of 72.2%. 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 York compare to the UK average?
York's pass rate is 2.9 percentage points below the UK national average of 72.2%. York is 2.9 points behind the national figure and ranked 99 of 135 in its category, a difference most candidates will not feel on the day.
How many driving tests does York record?
York has recorded 4.1K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 3.1K passed and 1.0K 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 York?
The closest DVSA test centres to York are Knaresborough (77.4%), Wakefield (66.3%), Scunthorpe (62.9%) and Horsforth (81.4%). Of these, Knaresborough, Horsforth have higher current pass rates than York's 69.3%. Wakefield, Scunthorpe 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 York?
York 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. 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 York and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose York 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 York?
The estimated wait at York 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 4.1K 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.

DVSA data period: 2024-25.

By Vikas DulgundeUpdated MethodologySources