Confusion with my A2

[JackEdge]

So, I am currently 18 looking to get my A2 when I turn 19 in October 2024. At the moment, I have an A1 License which I have had since September 2023. Now the confusion is, since I don't want to wait 2 years to get my A2 after passing the A1, what do I need to do it when I turn 19? 

Some places say I need a valid CBT (even with an A1) as well as a theory (I passed this in September 2023 also, I am unsure if it stays valid for 2 years regardless of passing a license on it in that time (the A1)).

The general confusion is overwhelming as I am not sure what I do and don't need to get it done. It doesn't make sense to me that I need a CBT, or indeed a theory, with what is technically a full license.

So, my overall questions are:

 

1. Does a theory test stay valid for 2 years regardless of passing a test in that time? I.e, can I pass an A1 and an A2 on the same certificate?

2. If I have a category A1 License for less than 2 years, do I need to have a valid CBT still in order to do the A2? 

3. Are there any other hidden catches with doing an A2 a year after passing the A1?

 

Key Dates:

CBT Pass: September 2022.

A2 License Date (Aim): October 2024.

A1 Pass Date: September 2023.

Theory Pass Date (for A1): September 2023

 

 

 

Many thanks for responses in advance, this is too confusing due to the mixed responses. 

(Going to do the A2 through a training school as I have never had the opportunity to ride a big bike on the road).

Edited May 8, 2024 by JackEdge

[KiwiBob]

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/62137c89d3bf7f4f05879a1e/how-to-get-a-motorcycle-licence.pdf

Edited May 9, 2024 by KiwiBob

[bonio]

So I make that: you need a valid theory test - which you already have as you took yours in Sept 23 and it is valid until Sept 25 (see here) - and then you do mod 1 and mod2 on the right bike and job done.

[JackEdge]

1 hour ago, bonio said:

So I make that: you need a valid theory test - which you already have as you took yours in Sept 23 and it is valid until Sept 25 (see here) - and then you do mod 1 and mod2 on the right bike and job done.

I think so yes, just not sure if that theory stays valid after already passing a test on it

[bonio]

22 hours ago, JackEdge said:

I think so yes, just not sure if that theory stays valid after already passing a test on it

Yes it lasts the full two years. You can use it on as many practical tests as you want. 

 

[peepae]

The good thing is, you will never have to do a theory again, even when you get your A.

 

The bad thing is, you will have to do at least 4 more tests to get an A license.