UK Motorcycle Theory Test Practice 2026

Practise for the DVSA motorcycle and moped theory test in Great Britain. The multiple-choice part has 50 questions in 57 minutes, and you need 43 to pass, as well as passing the hazard perception part. These questions cover CBT, licence categories, riding skills, hazards and the Highway Code rules for riders.

  • Motorrad
  • Vereinigtes Königreich
  • 190 Fragen
  • Geprüft am 10. Oktober 2026

Kurz und knapp

Die offizielle Prüfung hat 50 Fragen. Bestanden: 43 of 50 in the multiple-choice part, and 44 of 75 in the hazard perception part. Zeitlimit: 57 Minuten. Zuständig: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA). Mindestalter: 16 for a moped (up to 50cc); 17 for a motorcycle. Hier üben Sie kostenlos mit 190 Fragen, jeweils mit Antwort und Erklärung. Am 10. Oktober 2026 mit offiziellen Quellen abgeglichen.

Vor dem Üben lesenBeginnen Sie mit der Lernhilfe „UK Motorcycle Theory Test Study Guide“: leicht verständliche Notizen, Abbildungen und die wichtigsten Zahlen.
  1. Frage 1 von 25

    What must you usually complete before you ride a moped or motorcycle on the road as a learner?
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    Antwort: B. Compulsory basic training (CBT)

    CBT is a course you usually have to take before you ride a moped or motorcycle on the road.

  2. Frage 2 von 25

    Which statement about compulsory basic training (CBT) is correct?
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    Antwort: B. It is a training course, not a test you pass or fail

    CBT is not a test. It is a course, and you complete it when your trainer is happy you can ride safely.

  3. Frage 3 von 25

    You are 17 and have a CBT certificate. What is the largest motorcycle you may ride as a learner?
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    Antwort: D. Up to 125cc, with a power output up to 11kW

    At 17 or over, CBT lets you ride a motorcycle up to 125cc with a power output up to 11kW.

  4. Frage 4 von 25

    What is the minimum age to ride a moped on the road after completing CBT?
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    Antwort: A. 16

    You can ride a moped after CBT if you are 16 or over.

  5. Frage 5 von 25

    What must a learner rider in England or Scotland display on their machine?
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    Antwort: D. L plates

    Learner riders must use L plates. In Wales, L or D plates can be used.

  6. Frage 6 von 25

    After you complete CBT, how long do you have to pass your full moped or motorcycle test?
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    Antwort: C. 2 years

    You must pass your full test within 2 years of CBT, or take CBT again or stop riding.

  7. Frage 7 von 25

    What is the maximum fine for riding without a valid CBT certificate?
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    Antwort: C. £1,000, with up to 6 penalty points

    Riding without a valid CBT certificate can lead to a fine of up to £1,000 and up to 6 penalty points.

  8. Frage 8 von 25

    May a rider with a provisional motorcycle licence carry a pillion passenger?
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    Antwort: D. No, never

    Rule 85: provisional licence holders must not carry a pillion passenger.

  9. Frage 9 von 25

    May a rider with a provisional motorcycle licence use a motorway?
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    Antwort: A. No, they must not use motorways

    Rule 253: holders of provisional motorcycle licences must not use motorways.

  10. Frage 10 von 25

    Which vehicles does licence category AM cover?
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    Antwort: D. Mopeds with a top speed between 25 and 45 km/h

    Category AM covers two-wheeled mopeds with a speed range of 25 to 45 km/h, plus some small three-wheelers and light quadricycles.

  11. Frage 11 von 25

    What is the minimum age for a category A1 (light motorcycle) licence?
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    Antwort: D. 17

    You can get a category A1 licence from 17, after CBT, the theory test and the practical test.

  12. Frage 12 von 25

    What are the limits for a category A1 light motorcycle?
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    Antwort: D. Up to 125cc and up to 11kW

    A1 covers light motorcycles up to 125cc and up to 11kW, with a power-to-weight ratio of no more than 0.1kW per kg.

  13. Frage 13 von 25

    What is the maximum power of a motorcycle you may ride on a category A2 licence?
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    Antwort: D. 35kW

    A2 covers motorcycles up to 35kW, with a power-to-weight ratio of no more than 0.2kW per kg.

  14. Frage 14 von 25

    What is the minimum age for a category A2 licence?
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    Antwort: B. 19

    The minimum age for category A2 is 19.

  15. Frage 15 von 25

    What is the minimum age to get a category A (unrestricted) licence through direct access?
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    Antwort: C. 24

    Direct access to category A is from 24. Through progressive access, you can get it at 21.

  16. Frage 16 von 25

    You are 21 and have held an A2 licence for 2 years. How can you get a category A licence?
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    Antwort: C. Pass a further practical test

    Progressive access to category A needs at least 2 years on an A2 licence and a practical test.

  17. Frage 17 von 25

    Which category is granted automatically with category AM?
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    Antwort: D. Category Q

    Category Q, for mopeds with a top speed of 25 km/h, is granted with AM.

  18. Frage 18 von 25

    When can you take the motorcycle theory test in relation to CBT?
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    Antwort: A. Before or after CBT

    You can take the motorcycle theory test before or after compulsory basic training.

  19. Frage 19 von 25

    You hold a full car licence. Do you need to pass the motorcycle theory test before the motorcycle test?
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    Antwort: C. Yes

    Car licence holders must pass the motorcycle theory test before taking the motorcycle test.

  20. Frage 20 von 25

    What can joining the enhanced rider scheme after your test give you?
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    Antwort: D. Better skills and possible insurance discounts

    The enhanced rider scheme is optional training after your test. Completing it may get you insurance discounts.

  21. Frage 21 von 25

    What must be in order before you ride your own motorcycle on the road as a learner?
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    Antwort: C. It must be taxed, insured, have an MOT if needed and a valid V5C

    Your own vehicle must have a valid V5C, be taxed, have an MOT if needed and have proper insurance.

  22. Frage 22 von 25

    You passed your test 18 months ago and now have 6 penalty points. What happens?
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    Antwort: B. Your licence is revoked

    If you get 6 or more points within 2 years of passing your test, your licence is revoked.

  23. Frage 23 von 25

    How many multiple-choice questions are in the motorcycle theory test, and how long do you have?
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    Antwort: D. 50 questions in 57 minutes

    You have 57 minutes to answer 50 multiple-choice questions.

  24. Frage 24 von 25

    What is the pass mark for the multiple-choice part of the motorcycle theory test?
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    Antwort: C. 43 out of 50

    You need 43 out of 50 in the multiple-choice part.

  25. Frage 25 von 25

    How many video clips are in the hazard perception part of the motorcycle theory test?
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    Antwort: D. 14

    You watch 14 clips. One of them has 2 developing hazards.

Was Sie vor der Prüfung wissen sollten

  • You need a provisional motorcycle licence to book. You can take the test from 16 for a moped and from 17 for a motorcycle, before or after CBT.
  • The multiple-choice part has 50 questions in 57 minutes, and the pass mark is 43. From 29 October 2026, three questions are about a short silent video instead of a case study.
  • The hazard perception part has 14 clips with 15 developing hazards. Each hazard scores up to 5 points, and the pass mark is 44 out of 75.
  • You must pass both parts. If you fail, wait at least 3 working days and take the whole test again.
  • The pass certificate lasts 2 years. You must pass both modules of the motorcycle test in that time.
  • After CBT you have 2 years to pass your theory and practical tests, or you must take CBT again.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

How many questions are in the UK motorcycle theory test?

50 multiple-choice questions in 57 minutes, then a hazard perception test with 14 video clips.

Wie viele Fehlerpunkte darf man in der Motorrad-Theorieprüfung haben?

43 out of 50 for the multiple-choice questions and 44 out of 75 for hazard perception. You must pass both parts.

Do I need CBT before the motorcycle theory test?

No. You can take the theory test before or after compulsory basic training, but you need a provisional motorcycle licence to book it.

I have a car licence. Do I still need the motorcycle theory test?

Yes. Car licence holders must pass the motorcycle theory test before taking the motorcycle test.

How long is the motorcycle theory certificate valid?

Two years. If you do not pass both modules of the motorcycle test in that time, you must pass the theory test again.

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