test bike 125cc or 500cc

[uktriggersm50]

i always thought at 17 or any age when going for your restricted 33 bhp licence you had to ride a 500cc motorbike a suzuki gs500 for example but have been told by an instructor that you can take the test on a 125cc and still ride 33bhp any sized bike is the instructor right?

do you take the test on a 125cc (12bhp) or a 500cc (guessing less than or 33bhp)

[NearOn]

If you are under 21 doing test or going in for the restricted licence out of choice, then you can take test on a 125 and then are restricted for 2 years, basically meaning can ride any bike up to 33bhp/25kw.

Hope helps

[MtotheJ]

Although, I'm pretty sure there is no choice. You have to do it on a 125 as I assume the 500cc bikes will be over 33bhp.

[Guest]

There is no choice... i was 35 years old and took my restricted test... had to be on a 125cc machine.

Good luck!

[Guest]

For standard m/c licence (not the light m/c one) the bike must be over 120cc but not more than 125cc and capable of minimum 100kph - when passed all modules you are then restricted for 2 years to 33bhp.

Which is why some people pass as above and get a restricted larger cc bike which they can de - restrict after the 2 years is up.

[uktriggersm50]

thanks everyone not exactly bothered what i take test on just now i have an idea of what the test bike will be like

[MtotheJ]

Most schools usually use a YBR 125 or CG 125 and even SR 125s in some places.

[Guest]

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[Guest]

the 500cc machine is for the unrestricted test - direct access, otherwise its the 125cc..

easier on the schools insurance premiums too..