To carry a pillion passenger,

you must have a full motorcycle licence.

the passenger must have a full licence.

the motorbike must be at least 125cc.

the passenger must be insured to ride a motorcycle.

Why must a motorbike over 3 years old have an MOT?

To allow you to sell the motorbike

There is a £100 excess clause on your motorcycle insurance policy. What does this mean?

You will have to pay the first £100 of any claim.

Your insurer will only pay £100 of a claim.

You will be paid £100 if you don't use the policy in a year.

£100 is the value of your motorcycle if it is stolen.

Who can give a Compulsory Basic Training (CBT) course?

A training body that has been approved by the DVSA

Any main-agent motorcycle dealership

A qualified road safety officer

You have third-party insurance on your motorcycle. What does it cover?

Accidental damage to your motorcycle

An MOT certificate is usually valid for

one year after the date it was issued.

two years or 30,000 miles, whichever comes first.

You are about to ride someone else’s motorcycle. Before riding it, you must ensure that

it has at least third-party insurance cover.

the owner has the insurance documents.

What can be found on a motorcycle registration document?

The name and address of the registered keeper

The year that the motorbike was first registered

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13 documents questions for the UK Motorcycle Theory Test, out of 13 in the app. Answer each to see whether you got it right and why. The real UK test has 50 questions and you need 43 correct (86%) to pass.

Facts updated Oct 26, 2026
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1Question 1 of 13
To carry a pillion passenger,
Not quite. The answer is you must have a full motorcycle licence.
You must have a full motorcycle licence in any category before you can carry pillion passengers or ride on the motorway.
Source: Section 12, “Essential documents”, The Official DVSA Theory Test For Motorcyclists
2Question 2 of 13
You have obtained a full category A1 motorcycle licence. What does this allow you to ride?
Not quite. The answer is Motorcycles up to 125cc
A full A1 licence will allow you to carry pillion passengers and ride on the motorway, but only on motorcycles up to 125cc and with a power output no greater than 14.6 bhp.
Source: Section 12, “Essential documents”, The Official DVSA Theory Test For Motorcyclists
3Question 3 of 13
You have a provisional motorcycle licence. What can you not do?
Not quite. The answer is Ride on a motorway.
Riders who have only a provisional licence are not allowed to ride on motorways or carry a pillion passenger.
Source: Section 12, “Essential documents”, The Official DVSA Theory Test For Motorcyclists
4Question 4 of 13
Why must a motorbike over 3 years old have an MOT?
Not quite. The answer is To show that it is roadworthy
Every motorbike manufactured after 1960 must have an annual MOT once it is three years old. This will show that it is still roadworthy and safe to ride.
Source: Section 12, “Essential documents”, The Official DVSA Theory Test For Motorcyclists
5Question 5 of 13
There is a £100 excess clause on your motorcycle insurance policy. What does this mean?
Not quite. The answer is You will have to pay the first £100 of any claim.
All motorcycle insurance policies are different, so read them carefully. An excess is a common clause that means that you will have to pay the first part of any claim up to the value of the excess.
Source: Section 12, “Essential documents”, The Official DVSA Theory Test For Motorcyclists
6Question 6 of 13
Who can give a Compulsory Basic Training (CBT) course?
Not quite. The answer is A training body that has been approved by the DVSA
Compulsory Basic Training is essential before anyone can ride a motorcycle. It can only be given by bodies that have been licensed for that purpose by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).
Source: Section 12, “Essential documents”, The Official DVSA Theory Test For Motorcyclists.
7Question 7 of 13
An MOT test first becomes compulsory when the motorcycle is
Not quite. The answer is three years old.
All motorcycles on the road must be roadworthy. An MOT is required for all motorbikes three years old or older, except for motorbikes manufactured prior to 1960.
Source: Section 12, “Essential documents”, The Official DVSA Theory Test For Motorcyclists.
8Question 8 of 13
You have third-party insurance on your motorcycle. What does it cover?
Not quite. The answer is None of the above
Third-party insurance is the minimum level of insurance cover that you must have before you can ride your motorcycle on the road. It covers injury or damage to a third party (such as another road user), not to you or your motorcycle.
Source: Section 12, “Essential documents”, The Official DVSA Theory Test For Motorcyclists
9Question 9 of 13
An MOT certificate is usually valid for
Not quite. The answer is one year after the date it was issued.
Your motorcycle must be kept roadworthy. This is why motorcycles over three years old, other than those built prior to 1960, must have an annual MOT test.
Source: Section 12, “Essential documents”, The Official DVSA Theory Test For Motorcyclists
10Question 10 of 13
You are about to ride someone else’s motorcycle. Before riding it, you must ensure that
Not quite. The answer is you are insured to ride it.
Insurance applies to a motorbike, not to an individual rider, so your insurance must cover riding someone else's motorcycle.
Source: Section 12, “Essential documents”, The Official DVSA Theory Test For Motorcyclists
11Question 11 of 13
You have passed your Compulsory Basic Training (CBT). For how long does this last?
Not quite. The answer is Two years
A CBT licence allows you to ride on the road with L plates for a two-year period. After that, you will have to take another CBT course unless you have obtained a full motorcycle licence in the interim.
Source: Section 12, “Essential documents”, The Official DVSA Theory Test For Motorcyclists
12Question 12 of 13
To ride your motorbike on public roads, what is the legal minimum insurance you must have?
Not quite. The answer is Third party
It is a legal requirement that you have at least third-party insurance before riding a motorbike on the road. This covers other road users in the event of an accident, but not you. Always read an insurance policy carefully before signing up to it.
Source: Section 12, “Essential documents”, The Official DVSA Theory Test For Motorcyclists
13Question 13 of 13
What can be found on a motorcycle registration document?
Not quite. The answer is All of the above
A motorcycle registration certificate identifies the registered keeper and provides details of the motorbike itself, including the date of registration, engine size, and engine number.
Source: Section 12, “Essential documents”, The Official DVSA Theory Test For Motorcyclists.

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The Motorcycle Theory Test has 50 questions.

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You need 43 out of 50 correct (86%).

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To carry a pillion passenger,

You have obtained a full category A1 motorcycle licence. What does this allow you to ride?

You have a provisional motorcycle licence. What can you not do?