Can I ride a 50cc motorcycle in the UK with my NZ car licence?
I'm thinking of doing a motorcycle trip around the UK & Ireland later on this year. I have a NZ car licence and a "learners" motorcycle licence - Similar to an A1 licence in the UK.
I understand that because it's not an unrestricted motorcycle licence it's not valid to ride on outside of NZ, but I am allowed to ride a scooter or motorcycle up to 50cc in Europe due to my car licence.
Now I assumed that would be the same for the UK, however the part that I'm confused about is that I've read that you have to hold a CBT certificate to be able to ride a scooter or motorcycle up to 50cc in the UK. What I haven't been able to clarify is if this applies to International Licence holders as well or not. And if I do need to do the CBT, do they issue it straight away at the end of the day or do they post it to you?
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What cc motorbike can I ride on a car licence UK?
Yes, if you have a full car licence you can ride a 125cc scooter or motorbike. However, you must take and pass your compulsory basic training (CBT) before riding on the road. With a completed CBT, you can ride a 125cc motorcycle on the road with L plates.Do I need a licence to ride a 50cc motorbike?
First, you have to complete your CBT. You then have to pass the Motorcycle Theory Test and undertake training and a Practical Test on a machine up to 50cc. The advantages over just passing a CBT course alone, are that you can ride any Moped (up to 50cc) without L-plates and you may carry a pillion passenger.Can I ride a 50cc on a full driving licence?
Can I ride a moped with only a full driving licence? The answer is yes and no, this depends on when you passed your driving test. If you passed your driving test before 1 February 2001 you can legally ride a moped (up to 50cc) with no L plates, without taking a CBT course or the full moped test.Can I ride a 50cc motorbike?
First, you have to complete your CBT. You then have to pass the Motorcycle Theory Test and undertake training and a Practical Test on a machine up to 50cc. The advantages over just passing a CBT course alone, are that you can ride any Moped (up to 50cc) without L-plates and you may carry a pillion passenger.UK CBT Motorcycle / Moped Test 2018 updated - Automatic 125cc - Universal Motorcycle Training
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