Bogof

Renew the watch battery(ies) in the key fob. It MAY cure the problem.

Google knows the answer.... http://www.dunlopmotorcycle.com/infocenter_news_article.asp?id=203

Don't wish to be alarmist, but a little surface rust wouldn't be an issue for an MOT tester. Deeper rot that affects the integrity of a major safety component, like the headstock, would. It's an advisory now, but next year could be a fail. Rubbing it down may not be enough to remedy it. Just saying...

Cows.

Am I understanding this correctly? You are intending to take the tests on a bike that you are unable to ride on the public road (legally) and so will have had NO practice on it whatsoever? Can you add your location, and if it's anywhere near Kent add the dates you will be on the road please? Thank you Back to your question, I doubt you will find anyone willing to insure it on that basis, bicbw (it happens)

http://www.motuk.co.uk/mcmanual_150.htm

Agreed. More likely that the temp sensor isn't plugged in properly if it's running on cold all the time

How ironic that you're advising someone about insurance being invalidated when yours is already invalid.

No. As said above, you only need the theory test if you are going on to do full licence test.

It's illegal. Don't do it.

Did you take and pass a cat A1 test? Is the A1 shown on the photocard or the paper counterpart?

No, it's just for a moped, as in "full moped licence".

CBT certificate lasts for 2 years. You need a valid current CBT certificate to ride a motorcycle on the road, unless you hold a full licence. Since you have neither, you can't ride on the road. You also need a valid current CBT certificate to present to the examiner to take your test. You will need to display L plates unless and until you hold a full Cat A (motorcycle) licence. So your ONLY option is to get a valid current CBT certificate. Enjoy your training

Take BOTH parts of your new licence, the photocard AND the paper counterpart. The paper bit shows your provisional entitlements, the photocard your full licence holder entitlements.

You haven't. You got it pretty much spot on.

That's not quite how Independent Driving will work, but anyway it applies to the car test, not motorcycle.

Really??? In what way is the test (the road part) changing in October?

Yes, although it's DSA and not DVLA. Go here http://www.dsa.gov.uk/AtoZservices_Bannered.asp?Cat=-1&TestType=car&TypeID=17 to select your test centre, then choose the route from the list on the right side.

There are currently NO proposals to merge the two modules. I can't imagine why anyone would believe that it's better or safer to carry out manoeuvres on the public highway where you have the alternative of a dedicated off road centre available. The "swerve" test is not a "swerve" test at all, it's an avoidance manoeuvre. It is not scary to anyone that has received sufficient training and is competent in its' execution.

1. You must have had a licence to be able to do CBT. You should have a photocard and a paper counterpart. You need BOTH to take any part of the test. 2. Three modular parts. Theory test, Mod 1 manoeuvres, Mod 2 road ride. Usually different days. You need to pass theory before you can book Mod 1, you need to pass Mod 1 before you can book Mod 2. 3. No idea on trainers in Oxford, sorry 4. http://www.dsa.gov.uk/vefind/

He could just book and take the 3 parts of the test, but then he'd miss out on professional training which is all geared up to getting him through the tests and equipping him with the skills necessary to stay alive on the roads. It IS possible to pass without training (my own son did it recently ) but quite honestly it's not something I would personally advise doing for the reason given.

Well done!

Guess which part of the body suffers most injuries in motorcycle accidents? That is why, even on days like today that are blisteringly hot, I still wear Cordura motorcycle trousers with knee and hip armour

Depends if you want to simply train to pass the test, or train to learn skills that will keep you alive on the roads. I chose the latter option, and I'm still alive so something worked

That's about what I had, although I also rode around on a 125 for a few weeks. If the school have assessed your riding and have advised that amount, I'd say go for it. Worst case is that you may end up needing 1 or 2 more sessions, but your instructor should be able to advise if you're ready for test. Good luck with whatever you decide to do