Free motorcycle theory test practice
The motorcycle theory test is the same 50-question, 57-minute format as the car test, but the bank is built for riders: helmets and visors, filtering, pillions, chain care, the lifesaver. Practise here with original questions that cite the actual Highway Code rule behind every answer, sit timed 50-question mocks marked to the real 43 out of 50 pass mark, and get the whole route from CBT to Mod 2 explained without jargon. No sign-up.
What is in the motorcycle theory test
Two parts, both passed in the same sitting. The first is 50 multiple-choice questions in 57 minutes with a pass mark of 43 out of 50. The second is the hazard perception test: 14 video clips containing 15 developing hazards, scored out of 75 with a pass mark of 44. The clips are filmed from a driving perspective but the scoring and the skill, spotting a hazard as it starts to develop, are identical for every licence category. Practise them on the hazard perception page.
The DVSA fee is £23 and the pass certificate lasts two years. That window matters more for riders than for car candidates, because two further tests have to fit inside it: Module 1 on the manoeuvring pad and Module 2 on the road.
The route to a full licence, in order
| Step | What it is | Key facts |
|---|---|---|
| CBT | A one-day training course, not a test | Certificate (DL196) lasts 2 years; L-plates, no pillion, no motorways |
| Theory test | 50 questions + hazard perception | £23, pass 43/50 and 44/75; certificate lasts 2 years |
| Module 1 | Off-road manoeuvring pad, about 15 minutes | £15.50; slalom, figure of eight, U-turn, speed trap |
| Module 2 | Road riding with an examiner, about 40 minutes | £75 weekday, £88.50 evening or weekend; max 10 rider faults |
Which bike you can then ride depends on age and route: A1 (125cc) at 17, A2 (35kW) at 19, and full category A at 24 by direct access or 21 after two years on A2. Our licence categories guide walks through the ladder in detail.
Why practise here
Every question is original and carries its source: the Highway Code rule, the official CBT syllabus element, or the gov.uk licensing rule the answer rests on. That matters on the bike bank more than the car one, because several rider figures are commonly memorised wrongly from car revision: the tyre tread minimum for a motorcycle over 50cc is 1mm, not the car's 1.6mm; fluorescent kit works in daylight but does nothing at night; and the advanced stop-line box at traffic lights is for cyclists, not motorcycles. Learning the rule beats memorising an answer letter, and it is the part that keeps you alive after the test too.
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are in the motorcycle theory test?
50 multiple-choice questions in 57 minutes, with a pass mark of 43 out of 50, then a hazard perception test of 14 clips scored out of 75 with a pass mark of 44. You must pass both parts in the same sitting.
Is the motorcycle theory test the same as the car one?
Same format, different question bank. Riding-specific questions on helmets, visors, filtering, pillion rules and machine control replace the car-only material. A full car licence does not exempt you: every motorcycle candidate sits the full test.
Do I need CBT before the motorcycle theory test?
No. You can sit the theory test before, during or after CBT. The order that matters is later: you need the theory pass to book Module 1, and both modules must be passed while the two-year theory certificate is valid.
How much does the motorcycle theory test cost?
The DVSA fee is £23, the same as the car theory test. Module 1 costs £15.50 and Module 2 costs £75 on a weekday or £88.50 in the evening or at the weekend.
What is the pass mark for the motorcycle theory test?
43 out of 50 on the multiple choice, and 44 out of 75 on hazard perception. Failing either part fails the whole test, and you must wait at least three working days to rebook.
How long is the motorcycle theory test certificate valid?
Two years from the day you pass. Module 1 and Module 2 both have to be passed inside that window; if it lapses, you sit the theory test again.
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Original practice questions covering the same topics as the official DVSA motorcycle theory test. Not the real exam questions, and not affiliated with or endorsed by the DVSA. Based on The Highway Code and Know Your Traffic Signs under the Open Government Licence v3.0.