Compulsory Basic Training (CBT)

[Brucey]

In the United Kingdom (except Northern Ireland), the term Compulsory Basic Training (abbreviated to CBT) is a preliminary vehicular training course which must be completed by learner-civilians wishing to ride a motorcycle or moped unaccompanied on the road, and remains valid for 2 years upon completion. It was introduced on 1 December 1990 as a means of reducing accidents on the road caused by inexperienced drivers by reviewing aspects of riding both on and off the road with a qualified motorcycle instructor registered with an Approved Training Body (ATB). If a full car licence was obtained before 1 February 2001 it is not necessary to complete a CBT course to ride a moped.


A test passed on an a bike with automatic transmission will result in a licence for this type of machine only.
In Northern Ireland a driver with a provisional motorbike license, or a full car license may ride a bike up to 125cc on the road while displaying L-plates without the need for compulsory basic training.

Source: Wikipedia

[mitch92]

sorry all this dosnt make sence to me.

i will be 17 in october and want to ride a 125. what type of licance would i need to do?

[pitbikeingmad]

Originally Posted by mitch92

sorry all this dosnt make sence to me.

i will be 17 in october and want to ride a 125. what type of licance would i need to do?

sub-catagory-A1 i think mate

[mitch92]

Originally Posted by pitbikeingmad

sub-catagory-A1 i think mate

and whats the max bhp on that?

[pitbikeingmad]

Originally Posted by mitch92

and whats the max bhp on that?

what ever your 125 puts out soo for a pit bike about 12

[mitch92]

Originally Posted by pitbikeingmad

what ever your 125 puts out soo for a pit bike about 12

how about a ktm exc125?

[physco_nutcase_danny]

Originally Posted by mitch92

sorry all this dosnt make sence to me.

i will be 17 in october and want to ride a 125. what type of licance would i need to do?

need a provisional license and will have to take the c.b.t test which is a one day course and you get your certificate at the end.lasts for 2 years.course costs around £90 depending on where you live in the uk.

[Adam #7]

Originally Posted by physco_nutcase_danny

need a provisional license and will have to take the c.b.t test which is a one day course and you get your certificate at the end.lasts for 2 years.course costs around £90 depending on where you live in the uk.

mine was £105

[Adam #7]

im one of the lucky ones who doesnt have to retake the CBT after 2yrs. i passed my driving test before a certain date (cant remember what it is) which means the cbt lasts the life of my license and i dont have to display looney plates

[[jp]]

Originally Posted by dr pepper

i dont have to display looney plates

you better check that again...
you can only not display L plates if you have passed your DAS, or restricted A1.