COMPULSORY BIKE TRAINING (CBT)

Service Description

Who needs to take training Compulsory basic training (CBT) is a course you usually have to take before you ride a moped or motorcycle on the road. The training makes sure you can ride safely on your own while you practise for your full moped or motorcycle test. CBT is not a test that you pass or fail. After you’ve completed CBT, you can ride a: •moped if you’re 16 or over •motorcycle up to 125cc and with a power output of up to 11kW if you’re 17 or over •You must use L plates (L or D plates in Wales). You must pass your full moped or motorcycle test within 2 years, or you have to either take CBT again or stop riding. You can be fined up to £1,000 and get up to 6 penalty points for riding if you do not have a valid CBT certificate. You do not have to take CBT if you: •want to ride a moped (up to 50cc) and you passed your car driving test before 1 February 2001 •want to ride a motorcycle and have a full moped licence from passing a moped test since 1 December 1990 •have a full motorcycle licence for one category and want to upgrade to another •live and ride on some offshore islands •want to ride a trial e-scooter