Licence categoryRequirements for licenceMinimum age Mopeds with speed range of 25 km/h to 45 km/hAMCompulsory basic training (CBT), theory test, practical test on all powered 2-wheeled moped16 Small 3-wheelers (up to 50 cc and below 4 kW)AM
CBT, theory test, practical test16 Light quadricycles (weighing under 350 kg, top speed 45 km/h)AM
CBT, theory test, practical test16 Same as AM plus 2 or 3-wheeled mopeds with top speed of 25 km/hQGranted with AM16 Light motorcycle up to 11 kW (and a power-to-weight ratio not more than 0.1 kW per kg) and 125 ccA1
CBT, theory test, practical test17 Motor tricycles with a power output not more than 15 kW
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CBT, theory test, practical test17 Standard motorcycle up to 35 kW (and a power-to-weight ratio not more than 0.2 kW per kg), bike must not be derived from vehicle more than twice its powerA2Direct access route - theory and practical Progressive access route - 2 years experience on A1 motorbike and a further practical test 19 Unrestricted motorcycles in size/power, with or without a sidecar, and motor tricycles with power output over 15 kW
ADirect access route - CBT, theory and practical (you must be at least 24) Progressive access route - held an A2 licence for a minimum of 2 years - practical test (21 or over) 24 (direct) or 21 (progressive access)
You do not need to take the theory or motorcycle tests to apply for a provisional licence.
Read about the rules for the motorcycle theory test and practical riding test.