Motorcycle: Mod 1 and Mod 2
The full UK motorcycle licence path, from CBT through Module 1 off-road to Module 2 on-road.
Module 1 (off-road)
11- Guide, 4 min readMod 1 Explained
A complete guide to the DVSA Motorcycle Module 1 off-road test: structure, manoeuvres, scoring, time limits and what examiners actually want to see.
- Guide, 4 min readMod 1 Pass Rates
UK Motorcycle Module 1 pass rate trends, the easiest and hardest test centres, common failure points, and how Mod 1 compares to Mod 2 and the car test.
- Guide, 4 min readMod 1 Manoeuvres
A full breakdown of all eight Motorcycle Module 1 manoeuvres: slow ride, slalom, figure of eight, U-turn, controlled stop, emergency stop, hazard avoidance and cornering.
- Guide, 4 min readFigure of Eight
The full Motorcycle Module 1 figure-of-eight technique: head position, throttle and clutch control, foot rules, line, scoring and common faults.
- Guide, 4 min readMod 1 Slalom
How to ride the Motorcycle Module 1 slalom: cone spacing, body position, head turns, common faults, and drills to nail it before test day.
- Guide, 5 min readEmergency Stop
The Motorcycle Module 1 emergency stop at 50 km/h: brake split, tyre warm-up, body position, common skid faults and how to drill it cleanly.
- Guide, 5 min readHazard Avoidance
The Motorcycle Module 1 hazard avoidance manoeuvre at 50 km/h: lane choice, body lean, target fixation pitfalls and how to commit to a smooth swerve.
- Guide, 5 min readMod 1 U-Turn
The Motorcycle Module 1 U-turn explained: corridor width, reference points, throttle versus clutch slip, foot rules, line, and common drops.
- Guide, 5 min readMod 1 Test Day
A practical Mod 1 test day guide: documents to bring, kit standards, arrival routine, manoeuvre area layout and how to manage test-day nerves.
- Guide, 5 min readMod 1 Fail Reasons
The most common reasons UK candidates fail Motorcycle Module 1: foot down, missed cone, speed below 50 km/h, line off, controlled stop wide, with how to fix each.
- Guide, 5 min readCBT to Mod 1
How to go from a fresh CBT certificate to Mod 1 ready: hours of practice needed, choosing a training school, theory test gating and timing.
Module 2 (on-road)
9- Guide, 5 min readMod 2 Explained
Plain English walkthrough of the UK motorcycle Module 2 on-road test. Structure, length, examiner radio, eyesight check, manoeuvres and what really gets marked.
- Guide, 4 min readMod 2 Pass Rates
How motorcycle Module 2 pass rates differ across UK test centres. The easiest places to take a bike test, the hardest ones, and what urban versus rural means for your odds.
- Guide, 5 min readMod 2 Day Checklist
Full Mod 2 test day checklist: documents, gear, bike checks, fuel, plates, headset and the small details that get candidates failed before they even leave the centre.
- Guide, 5 min readMod 2 Route Tips
How Module 2 routes differ from car test routes: lane discipline patterns, dual carriageway expectations, the radio briefing, and what examiners look for on a bike.
- Guide, 5 min readMod 2 Fail Reasons
The most common Mod 2 fail reasons: observation at junctions, lifesaver checks, speed control, road position, U-turn confidence. What they are, why they happen, and how to fix them.
- Guide, 5 min readMod 2 vs Car Test
Side-by-side breakdown of the bike Module 2 test versus the car practical: scoring, manoeuvres, observation expectations, speed sensitivity and how transferring skills works.
- Guide, 5 min readMod 2 London
London-specific Module 2 advice: bus lanes, ULEZ, multi-lane roundabouts, common London-only fault categories, and which centres run friendlier routes.
- Guide, 5 min readMod 2 Eyesight
The Module 2 eyesight check explained: 20m number plate read distance for new-style plates, lens and glasses rules, what failing means, and how to prepare without panic.
- Guide, 6 min readMod 2 Show-Me
Bike-specific show-me and tell-me questions for Module 2: chain tension, tyre pressures, brake fluid, lights, horn, and how the marking works.
Licences, bikes and training
5- Guide, 5 min readUK Motorcycle Licences
The UK motorcycle licence ladder: AM, A1, A2 and A categories, age requirements, power restrictions, progression rules and how to choose the right path.
- Guide, 5 min readBike Licence Categories
AM, A1, A2 and A motorcycle licences explained: bike power limits, age restrictions, what each category lets you ride, and the upgrade pathway.
- Guide, 5 min readTest Bike Guide
What test bike specs are required for A2 vs A motorcycle tests, hire costs, suitable training school bikes and how to choose the right machine for Mod 1 and Mod 2.
- Guide, 5 min readChoosing Bike School
How to pick a motorcycle training school: DVSA-approved DAS schools, gear hire policies, bike supplied, intensive versus modular courses, and what good and bad value looks like.
- Guide, 5 min readTwo-Up After Mod 2
When you can legally take a passenger after passing Module 2: full A licence requirements, balance changes, insurance, gear and the practical handling differences.