Guys, average cost £500-1000, passed theory and cbt and mod 1, first time. And my instructor sorted me out. But failed mod 2 twice, which was enfuriating because I’m a moped courier and have done 20,000 miles safely. But I kept going. Total cost. £987. Worth every penny. Keep going, don’t give up.
@@freedom14639 first fail, was really bad luck, I was coming off a slip road joining national speed limit dual carriageway and there was a Range Rover (surprise surprise) who saw me on the slip road with examiner behind me and sped up to around 80mph closing my gap, slip road was approaching an end. But I gassed it up to about 90 got infront of him and caused him to slow down (as he should of) but as we all know, causing another driver to slow down, whether they are speeding or not is a serious, and I failed on that alone. Apart from that 4 minors. Second time, I was ridiculously anxious, starting to worry as I couldn’t afford to fail, and simply took the 3rd exit in the outside lane of a roundabout. I knew I had failed at that point and that was that. 3rd time I passed good clean drive, mindset was, fuck it. I’m nearly 900 deep at this point I’m just gonna keep going. And I passed with 3 minors. I should of passed first time I’m a long time bike rider with over 50,000 miles across the UK delivering safely. But the test, is the test. Both people who passed on my second goes with (my instructor worked in pairs) were not safe riders in my opinion but passed anyway. Things like pulling into a dual carriageway are the most easy points to fail because anxiety takes over and you have to make a decision quickly. My examiner told me, you shouldn’t of tried to get out, and came to a stop on the top a slip road, something I didn’t consider at the time. Hope this helps. Good luck.
@@flavoursonly is this the cost for just getting the CBT or the whole full license? In the long run i definitely want to get my full license but in the meantime i feel like having an A2 license would be fine. im not too experienced on motorbikes, haven’t got my CBT or anything like that. i feel like im a fast learner and would be able to adapt quickly. so i would wanna get my A2 license ASAP and then get an MT-07 but A2 restricted. would i be silly for doing that?
@usmaan_9732 if youre over 24 then it is silly. Because a2 licence is the same price and same test only on smaller bike so just go for full licence lol because why do same thing twice
Cost me £1400 6 years ago. The instructor was taking the pi** saying you need another lesson all the time. In the end I changed instructors and took my test within a week!
I passed my full bike licence Friday. I've driven a car for over 30 years but not had a bike for 29 years. I passed MOD 1 and 2 first time. Your videos were a great help. Thank you buddy 👍
total cost to myself as someone who had been driving for 42 years but no bike licence so started from scratch at 60yo, & all up including CBT, lessons, test fee's etc was somewhere in the region of £1000-£1200. i failed my mod1 first time, but passed 2nd time and took a few more lessons than i probably needed to so i felt more confident on a bigger bike. I spent a year on my 125 doing 10k miles before doing the DAS, and as you mention the experience is invaluable, i just didn't want to try cram it all in and do it too quicky, and i'm glad of the way i did it as i feel it's made me a better rider than i otherwise may have been. GL
When I went for my big bike licence, we went in a group of 4. One of the guys actually came down from London to do his test in the Westcountry because it was half the price. It cost me £450 including bike hire and if you failed it was half price the second time. Was only a 3-4yrs back too.
51 years old passed my car test at 17 my bike license last year and was still learning on the lesson before my test and I had a 125 for over a year so good advice and another great vid
Just passed my mod 2 class A in Falkirk on Wednesday using Jim Allen. I felt like I failed but only had 2 minors. I was recommended your videos by several of my instructors so you are a bit of a local biking celebrity. 😂. I’ve been driving cars for around 15 years which helped. Thanks for your vids they helped me loads!
Rode Yamaha rd 250’s Honda 175’s and even a Goldwing back in the late 1970’s…..without a licence because they belonged to mates and they let me. I was young and bike daft but my Dad refused to act as guarantor so I couldnt buy my own bike. That was that. Cars came along when I was 17yrs old, I loved them as well. Dad was happy I wouldn’t kill myself anymore.Fast forward, to me being 64yrs old. I thought if I don’t do it now I never will. I took the fast track full bike licence mullarkey and had everything passed within two months. Not cheap at all to be fair. With lessons, which were invaluable, test fees, theory , bike hire I reckon it cost me £700. That said, I wouldn’t have changed a thing. I loved the craik at the school I went to. The instructors taught me bike things on the road that I didn’t have a clue about even though I’ve driven cars for 47years. The Mod 1 & 2 tests were fair if you’d put the graft in. I fortunately passed both first time. Never been so elated for years. Freedom to buy a decent bike. I bought a Triumph Tiger 660 sport….because I could, and nearly two thousand miles later I’m loving every time I go out upon it. Still got oodles to learn about riding but I feel I improve on every trip out. One mantra taught to me by my instructor was , treat every motorist as if they are trying to kill you. It’s a bit morbid but so true. Junctions especially. To all bikers who are thinking about doing the tests or who are midway through them. Go after it. It’s the best thing I’ve done in years.
Based in London and a 4 day course with a good school cost me £790 for mod 1 and 2 (not including CBT which I did a couple of years ago). Narrowly failed my Mod 2 on Thursday and a retest cost me £200. Hopefully I pass it this time!
My test cost £3-25 in 1974. No CBT, no theory test, no training, just riding up to 250cc on provisional, then test, then unlimited (mine was a Norton Commando 850)
So. I have a car license and have had a cbt for 6 years. I sold my bike and used the money to pay for my theory, training for mod 1 and mod 2. Passed the final mod 2 today. Total cost £900. It is not cheap. In my local area there is a 5 day intensive course and it costs £2,500… 😅 if anyone is in the south cambs area and wanting to learn, I hugely recommend Bike sense who run their school at Bourne airfield. Fantastic people who genuinely care more about teaching you the right way as opposed to just taking your money and walking away. I feel very lucky to have learned with them from my very first cbt days to my full A licence. AJ, the senior instructor even came in on his annual leave so that I could take my mod2 when a slot opened. I can’t speak highly enough of this school.
Great stuff as ever mate, I went from never having ridden a bike, did my theory and then direct access for £750. It worked well as you do CBT then over a few weeks other lessons and mod 1 then mod 2 when they think you are ready and prepped. Passed all first time and now have a beautiful Trident 660 to get out on weather permitting! Keep up the content 🏍👍
CBT end of October on an auto ( didn’t ride for 3 months with poor weather) . Bought 125 Honda . My friend helped me with the clutch . Did 300 very shaky miles , went for DAS . Day one transition from small to big bike on the pad for mod 1 training. Week later more trying and bike ride to test centre to practice, felt uncomfortable on the longish ride out with a few twists in the road . Was put in for Mod 1 test the next week . Didn’t sleep,at all. Phoned to cancel and said will ride another 300 or so miles and return . I made a good choice to which they were fully understood. Realised after theses vids that I wasn’t steering correctly on the bends , practicing pushing the barrs all last week and improved so much . Much more confidence. These vids are so good because know one seems to do motorbike lessons as such ( practical ) as it mainly direct access . Feel better now and hope to do Mod 1 in 3/4 weeks. I’ve never rode before so I’m pleased with my progress and I do over worry ..
Just discovered your channel. I am 55 y.o and considering my bike licence. Not sure which way to go, but I am sure that I am going to get a 125 now. Everything you say is spot on, regarding training. Thanks for all you help in advance!
Very interesting, I did my test a long time ago. Test was done around a square section of town or similar and the tester ran from corner to corner checking your ride. The theory part consisted of him asking two questions from the Highway Code and that was it. I never had any lessons but had ridden a 250cc around for a while as you could back then, well you could ride it around on a provisional forever back then.
For anyone looking for an idea how much it cost for the training school, I did my DAS with phoenix (Farnham) Total cost: 699 Mod 1: full day training + bike + test: 304 Mod 2: full day training + bike + test: 395 Had spent a year or so on a scooter before. Flew though the test. Felt the training was worth it. You pick up some bad habits when you ride on 125.
Very helpful, thank you. So it presumably doesn't feel at all alien or intimidating to be riding a 650cc bike for the very first time on the same days you're taking the two Module tests?
@sambagogo777 not really. For me, the main difference was the brakes, they are sharper than i was used to, and it caught me off guard when i started to get into the flow. The throttle response is different, but not as much as I expected. as long as you let the clutch out slowly, even if you're revving it more than enough to not stall, you're golden.
@@gb2983 Much appreciated. Seems as though I was presuming it'd be a real handful to manoeuvre a bigger bike at first. Like going from learning to drive a car in a Fiesta to then taking your test in a Porsche!
I had never stepped over a motorbike until 19 days ago. Today i passed my Mod 2!!! I genuinely think I learnt to ride a bike from watching TH-cam vids and it made stepping over a bike for the first time soooo much easier. Watching and listening to you has helped me massively!!!!!! Thank you so much Moto Ecosse. Oh and all in (Theory, CBT, DAS), cost me £1043. Lets not mention the cost of the bike, clothing etc 😂😂
wow that's quick, WD. the cost to myself was similar but i spread it out over 16 months start to finish. i'm a confident guy and had a driving licence since 1980, but realised when i started riding i had so much to learn that i wouldnt have dared lol and didnt wanna feel rushed, but looking back i suppose with the right head you can learn just as well on a bigger bike as a smaller one, coz you only really learn on the road anyway. I know what you mean about decent gear though, when i went into SBS and looked at the price, if i said 'Jeezus' once i said it a dozen times, but you gotta suck it up !!. GL
I think i was about £1200 all in, took one lesson a week over winter 2019/2020, was in no rush, just treated it as a hobby, only thing about learning in winter is i had a few lessons and tests cancelled due to the weather, was lucky to pass Mod 2 (second attempt) in Feb 2020 (aged 50) before Covid kicked off. Definitely the best thing i did, probably spent £500 on gear but that's ongoing as you find you always want different gloves, jackets etc, bought a 2004 GSXR 600 as a first bike (which i still have), also last September bought a 2006 Gen 1 Hayabusa which is amazing, it's a heavy big lump but very easy to ride.
Passed my Mod 2 yesterday, zero faults. Was up till 3am the morning before (couldn't sleep) watching your vids on the show me tell me, life savers etc. Huge help. Keep up the good work!
I passed my bike test in 1978 (yeah I know. I'm old). In those days it was totally different. You could ride anything up to and including a 250 on L plates for as long as you liked. The only two things being you couldn't carry a passenger or go on motorways. And the test was just one part. The practical. And that was a bit of a joke. The examiner stood at the side of the road watching you. In theory when he/she was out of sight you could do anything. A wheelie if you wanted to. And in theory you could pass your test on a 50 (as long as it wasn't classed as a moped - it had to have pedals) and get straight on a 1000 plus. As long as you could get insurance of course. Okay this situation had to change and I agreed with the changes, but the process is just too complicated (and expensive) now. CBT, theory and practical. Different classes according to engine size and power. I wouldn't like to do it now.
I remember my bike test it cost £13.00 lasted 30 minutes we did have the option to do a CBT course if we wanted to but it was not on the road think it was about £9.99 both were a lot at that time . My first bike road tax was £6.00 . In them days if you earnt a £100 per week you was rich. I have all groups Bike ,Car, PCV and HGV 1 and Tractor just shows how old I am. What a load of hassle it is to get a bike license now. .Seems like its a rip off all the way.
As an older car driver I would be doing DA thing for any size bike. Long time since I was on a bike. The cost is bad enough.................the weather in Scotland is even more off putting! I remember it well from Yam RD250 days.
I’m mid-50s, and started in April this year. Did theory first, then CBT, then bought a 125, rode between May and August. Did 2 days training and both Mod1 &2 on the same day, passing both. School and instructors are worth checking on, mine were decent, and managed to make me a able to do the tests, with lots of constructive criticism. It’s worth it though, because although I’ve been and HGV driver for 10 years, motorcycling is a little different. But if you’re thinking of doing it, stop thinking and start doing! Cheers Moto Ecosse 👍
I've doing class one and coaches for 30 years you are right just go for it. Once you have passed they can't put the price up . all those tests are a rip off just like our CPC courses
Great video. Thanks. Just got a YBR 125 today after doing my CBT and passing my theory test last month. Can't wait to ride it. Figured that it was the best way to prepare for the full licence. It's also the cheapest because you don't have to shell out £600+ for classes and, as you say in this video, you can get your money back on a YBR because they hold their value so well. But once I get my full license, I'm planning to do one of those advanced training courses the police run.
Great video 👍 I passed my test Tuesday all in all it cost me £1113 from CBT to mod 2 test... I drive cars articulated lorries but it's one hell of a learning curve jumping on 2 wheels... But thanks to all these videos you learn good tips and tricks to help you along.
Most people book 4 or 5 day package, especially if they rode before, what I found is training on 125 for couple days, then couple days on A2, then there's problem no time left and to book another package would be weeks after if not months I spent £1500. So it can get out of hand quickly
Ive done CBT and theory test twice, now waiting to do the two DAS Modules but as with the pandemic,theres a backlog still but it will be about £1000 all in,but I did also need to buy helmet and clothing,boots gloves so thats been another few hundred quid too.And thats before a bike.....I only wish I had sat the test in the late 80's when you literally rode around the block and if you came back in one piece youd pass..... Its a very expensive hobby....
Cost me CBT £130 Theory £23 Direct access & 2 MOD's £710 All above done in just less than 4 weeks. Ha. A lot of stress in a short space of time. But worth it if you pass. The cost for retests and trainers time can mount up. Mod 2 £75 retest plus maybe 2hrs training school time as well. So could be up £150 just to sit Mod 2 again
My DAS was £899, Inc CBT, for 18 hours of lessons and test fees. Made the mistake of just going for it with no 125 or prior experience. With hindsight (6 month gap halfway through due to lockdown) I should have got one, but all water under the bridge now.
I passed my mod2 today and I’m over the moon,I would advise anyone to take lessons, I have ridden bikes on and off in my life and this helped me, but I learned so much about awareness on the road and taking everything onto consideration .Go the lesson way if only for a few.
I did my CBT at age 43 and bought a YBR! Awesome fun, and totally agree that the experience is well worth it. I'd say forget about how much the license costs... once you have it you'll keep buying bikes, and that's what's expensive!!! 😅
I'm busy doing my license. My CBT was £165 and my MOD1 was £135, my MOD 2 is booked for the 10th of Jan. I did take 1 lesson for my MOD 1 which was £90 and I'm gonna take 2 lessons for my MOD 2 also at £90 each. My MOD 2 cost is gonna be £200. That's the over all cost for me. So all in, including my theory test the total is £706. That's if I don't fail my MOD 2 😅 I have been riding 32 years illegally and finally decided to get a license. The only reason I'm taking the lessons is so I can unlearn all my bad habits. I could technically do the test with my eyes shut but I wanna be better safe than sorry. Plus here in the UK it's much harder to ride without a license, compared to where I came from. My "license" was a £50 note in my pocket and everytime I got pulled and the cop asked for my license I would have him that and he would say "have a good day sir" it doesn't quite work like that here 😂
Did my CBT 2 days ago. slow bike manoeuvres / mod 1 exercises on a 125cc seemed easy enough (apparently its easier on a bigger engine bike as its more stable) and the road ride went well. Instructor said it was a good and safe ride. Im hoping to get through to a full licence in a few months, with a lesson or two a week
Hi, thanks for a great video. I've been a car salesman for the past 20 years now however my passion has never been with cars but with bikes. After watching my brother crash and severely breaking his leg along with my dad having numerous accidents and worst of all my friend paralyzing himself in a bike accident, it's safe to say I was cautious about taking my test for many years. I feel now that I have grown and matured I am ready to tackle it head on and get myself riding. This will hopefully also open some doors for me in terms of my career progression and allow me to move my sales experience over into the motorcycle industry where I can take my experience and mix it with passion. We have a beautiful Harley Davidson dealership 5 minutes from my house and I always think just how cool it would be to work there selling such beautiful machines to people who share that same passion I have. Anyway sorry for banging on lol and thanks again for a great video.
Hey, Lee. Hopefully your brother and dad fully recovered, but yeah that's something that can always be in the back of your mind, it's only natural, especially if you're new to riding or thinking about getting your licence. The good thing is you've recognised that your ready to take it on. Having the right mindset for riding is absolutely crucial in my opinion. Hopefully you can get into the bike trade. My bro is a bike mechanic so I get look at and ride lot's of different bikes when I get the chance. Nothing beats it tbh. 🤜🤛
If you have a CBT and know how to drive and how to do it safely and know what the rules of the road by learning them remembering to do shoulder checks etc. You dont need to pay the 500-1000 Mod 1 is simple that can be done straight from the government website and it costs £15 to book. Mod 2 is where it could get more tricky its £75 or something and its half an hour of driving where you have to make sure you do everything correct. I understand a school can get you prepared for this but you can learn this yourself by driving on a CBT
Passed in Nov 2021,without ever having ridden a 125. It cost me £800,cbt,tests and lessons at vale moto in South Wales. Just waiting for the 2022 CBR650R to become available😁. Love the channel,calmed my nerves before my mod1 and mod 2 tests👍 (BTW I'm 52 and still can't explain why I left it so long)
Glad the videos helped, Andrew and well done on the pass. Hopefully you don't have to wait too long for your CBR. I also wished I'd done years ago, but so glad I did. One of the best things I've done. 🤜🤛
Just paid 180 pounds for my CBT at the weekend which seems a bit expensive but the trainer was A1👍 full day from 9am to 5:30 pm, now getting some experience in with my Honda Grom which is a brilliant learner bike.
I think the spam filter caught my detailed breakdown but I spent about 2k all in, including 850 in kit (you can spend much less, but you will need boots, gloves, lid, pants and jacket), 13 hours of lessons with two different instructors. Tests (2 passed, 1 failed, 1 cancelled). Also there is the cost of the bike and instructor on the day of the test to take into account. I think I could have really done it all for just over half that.
125cc is definitely the best route if you’ve never been on a bike. I was pretty confident riding a bike but if you drop the bike or have a small slide like I did then it doesn’t really bother you. Anyone who doesn’t ride bikes and is wanting to just bare in mind, you will come off at some point.
Just passed my tests, I'd never try to pass without training even after riding a 125 for a year, I took a 5 day course with the tests on 2 of those days and passed first time, cost the best part of a grand but I was happy enough with that as I passed with only 1 minor on the mod 1 for going 49kph in the hazard avoidance, and 2 minors on my mod 2 for approaching roundabouts too slow, the good thing about having lessons is they will take you over the worst roads possible on the test routes so you can deal with them on the test day, I was told the next mod 2 if I failed was in November and that it was another £225 for the use of the bike and the test so I was very relieved when I passed, but he kept me waiting about 5 minutes back at the test centre before telling me I'd passed
Not sure how it was back in Feb, but i recently done my CBT and there was a 2 month waiting list for local training centers. I'm in Glasgow, but I ended up driving to Livingston because they had a cancellation so i managed to squeeze in. In the progress of DAS at the moment, but i've been told last week that it probably wont be until October that I can do my Mod 1 and 2 due to how busy they are. They said that CBTs and bikes in general at the moment (especially 125s) and going crazy because of the looming recession so a number of people have started looking for jobs or side jobs at food delivery sites, meaning waiting times and prices are steadily going up.
Mine was just short of £1000, from never being on a bike to full licence, now ride Africa twin, one of the best things ive ever done!, great video as always!!!!
Past my test 25 years ago was different back then you could pass your test on a 125 and ride a fireblade the next day I think today's structure is a lot safer .I would recommend a few lessons even if your a competent rider learning when to do head checks alone is worth it
Passed my car test in 2017 first time with only 2hrs professional lessons. hour in instructors Fiesta, and then hour in my BMW which I took my test with. First got my CBT in 2002 so got plenty of bike experience, but I am very nervous about going for full bike licence. I think I may do a progressive course as I can't afford to splash out £700. Plus I am high risk offender (2x drink drive) so insurance isn't going to be nice.
Reckon I'm in the hole for about a grand. Assuming I pass my mod2 next week (pls pls pls) theory was about 30 quid. 150 for my CBT, mod1 350 and mod2 400. But my nearest test centre was like 40 miles away so I had costs of getting backwards and forwards. Alot of schools now won't lend you gear... 'covid' so that really adds to the cost
Ithink it cost me over £3,000 during covid paying for resits and training.I had to go through two different training schools.Two CBT’s and three theory tests.
I had my cbt already, bought a 2004 gsx600f for £1400, practiced mod1 on the car park on it, booked mod 1 £18 did it on my own bike passed, booked my mod2 £70ish did it on my own bike and passed. Cheap as chips
@cal broke brother I need to talk with you about the license. I also want to make A license. How do I buy my bike without insurance. Please help me on it.
I'm doing an introductory lesson next week (£30) after that if i think it's something for me i intend to do a Direct Access Course which is around £980 which takes you all the way from start to full A license (or A2? i've not looked too in depth atm). Overall i think that's the best way of doing it
Can't see why anyone would do anything other than a full direct access course. All over in one week. No need to fork out for a bike or insurance .... I'm a brit living in poland , over here you can do a full weeks course for 700 quid and get yourself a full cat a eu licence . Can't remember how much it cost me in England 20 yrs ago , but to faff around with all the different stages .... what's the sense in it ?
Just passed my full licence today, I have a car and a blue light driving qualification for context. I went the CBT - Direct access route, after my CBT I had 3 days training and 2 test days in total. Combining the theory test, CBT and licence I would say I paid £1100. I live in London so obviously there is a premium there. I did pass everything first time so didn’t have to pay twice for anything. I would say I got amazing value for money mainly because I’ve loved every second of it and now I have a full licence. Can’t wait to go bike shopping now!!
This was my cost from zero to having full licence and a taxed and insured bike Theory test - £23 CBT - £69 from Groupon ( although I believe cost is around £130) DAS - £725 plus £100 for mod 1 retake and extra training. Helmet - £50 from friend ( only worn once by him) Jacket - RST from XLmoto reduced to clear £59 Gloves - £25 ARMR Moto Ikedo from the sportsbikeshop Trousers - £55 Spada Milan-Tex from the sportsbikeshop Boots - Course Shorties £44 half price sale XLmoto Bike - 2000 Hornet £1300 Tax - £65 Insurance -£200 Disc Lock - £35 Total £2850. ( If my maths is right!)
what would be your recommendations for a full bike license holder that hasnt ridden a bike for over 20 years returning to the road? Great info by the way I shall pass this on to my Son who wants to take his bike tests.
Good morning,😊I’m thinking to do a bike licence 🪪 in the future just watching how you are driving and listening 👂 what are you talking it’s a good advice !! 😮you are good 👍 I have a question 🙋♂️ I kept driving licence for a 15 years I mean car 🚘 I need just like extended on A2 so still must pay 💰 about 500 or 700 pounds? It’s quit cost a lots money because I am from Czech Republic 🇨🇿 people have told me they paid for a completely for new bike drive licence 🪪 800 pound this not for car 🚘 only for bike 🏍️!😮so my point is why I should paid so much money for a only extended group A2 when I am holding driving licence 🪪 on CAR 🚘 already???😮😂thanks for help Jan
If you have your provisional and cbt, can you go straight to your A2 if your old enough and do you still have to do a cbt after two years with an A2 licence.
My cost so far: CBT was £120 - DAS course with Mod 1 and 2 £950...passed MOD 1 but failed MOD 2 a couple of weeks ago and my retest is in 2 weeks - that cost an extra £250 - Lets hope I pass next time !!!
@@MotoEcosse That includes the hire of the bike and the time taken from Eccles to the test center and return journey..maybe I cursed myself in putting a deposit down on a CBF 1000 - but I really now want a Triumph Daytona...might lose my deposit but hey....I have been riding around on a Sinnis Terrain 125 since I passed my CBT, notched up a few thousand miles on it...You can see what I have been up to on my TH-cam Chanel (Mad Old Biker) be honored if you subbed me mate.
@@MadOldBiker CBF 1000 is a cracking bike mate, so is the triumph. That's the downside of passing your test. So much choice 🤣. I'll definitely stop by your channel mate. 🤜🤛
I m based in london. Passed my cbt n theory test Looking for a training module 1 n 2. For 4 days including practical all inclusive its costing me £900.
I literally paid £730 this week for Mod1&2 ( 3 sessions of 4 hours - starts 8am tomorrow ) CBT 2 weeks ago was £159 Theory £23 ( I think? ) - Wish me luck!
Great advise and a very well put together video so thanks for that. I noticed that you were using a back pack, colld you recommend agood one that stops the wet getting in please? Thanks in advance.
Hey bud. I use a RST bag. I've had it out in really bad weather before and I've never had an issue with anything getting wet. I'll pop a link below to the one I use. 🤜🤛 www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/466636
62 this year and sitting mod 2 on 3rd May 0820 in the morning. I'm absolutely bricking it at the thought of sitting this.Any advice would be much appreciated👍
Hey, Ian. The first thing is to try and stay relaxed. I know this is easier said than done but staying relaxed can make a huge difference. The examiner is also a biker so they don't want to fail anyone, they want more bikers on the road so anything the examiner asks you to do is to make sure you can do it, it's not to try and catch you out or anything. Just think of it as another lesson or just a casual ride around town, then just think if the examiner as a sat nav. Just a voice in your ear telling you where to go. You'll also get plenty of time. So the examiner won't give you a direction 5 seconds before a turn, they'll give you plenty of notice to give you time to make the necessary checks etc. I made a mod 2 tips video with a few more tips that you might find useful. I'll pop a link below. All the best on test day. 🤜🤛 th-cam.com/video/Ke6kp_ZI4fY/w-d-xo.html
Hi mate I passed my mod first time had bikes since I was a kid I have failed my mod 2 a couple of times can you give me any advice I struggle on the mid 2
Hi mate I have a full uk driving licence I’m looking to get a bike license I’m 25 years old, what cc bike I’m I qualified to have. Also is bike insurance the same as a car
Hopefully not a dumb question but if you're not permitted to learn on a 650cc bike then how are you supposed to get experience with riding one prior to taking the Module 1 & 2 tests? Or is learning solely on a 125cc bike sufficient whereby riding a 650cc bike for the very first time when taking the Module 1 & 2 tests doesn't feel alien or intimidating?
I did my CBT last year and am riding an electric 125 equivalent since. But I have never shifted a gear on a bike. Is this still doable, or is the shifting experience important? What kind of bikes do riding schools use? Are they bigger than 125s, or do they train/test on 125s anyway?
Hey, Lars. I'd say it was more about learning clutch control rather than the actual gear changes. For all CBTs the riding schools will use bikes up to 125cc. For bigger engines you would have to start training for your full licence. 🤜🤛
Would you recommend BMW's Rookie to Rider as its a complete package and then a choice if you want a bike and gear for a monthly price. Just wanting advice as I'm now 25 and looking at getting my full licence
Hey, Jack. The BMW course isn't something I know a lot about to be honest. I know it's pretty similar to most direct access schemes. If the direct access scheme is something you're interested in then it can be a quick way of passing your test. I'd always recommend shopping around first to see who offers the best deal, not just financially but in terms of teaching experience, what gets taught and of course, safety. 🤜🤛
Guys, average cost £500-1000, passed theory and cbt and mod 1, first time. And my instructor sorted me out. But failed mod 2 twice, which was enfuriating because I’m a moped courier and have done 20,000 miles safely. But I kept going. Total cost. £987. Worth every penny. Keep going, don’t give up.
Well done for passing. Can I ask what you failed on please..
@@freedom14639 first fail, was really bad luck, I was coming off a slip road joining national speed limit dual carriageway and there was a Range Rover (surprise surprise) who saw me on the slip road with examiner behind me and sped up to around 80mph closing my gap, slip road was approaching an end. But I gassed it up to about 90 got infront of him and caused him to slow down (as he should of) but as we all know, causing another driver to slow down, whether they are speeding or not is a serious, and I failed on that alone. Apart from that 4 minors. Second time, I was ridiculously anxious, starting to worry as I couldn’t afford to fail, and simply took the 3rd exit in the outside lane of a roundabout. I knew I had failed at that point and that was that. 3rd time I passed good clean drive, mindset was, fuck it. I’m nearly 900 deep at this point I’m just gonna keep going. And I passed with 3 minors. I should of passed first time I’m a long time bike rider with over 50,000 miles across the UK delivering safely. But the test, is the test. Both people who passed on my second goes with (my instructor worked in pairs) were not safe riders in my opinion but passed anyway. Things like pulling into a dual carriageway are the most easy points to fail because anxiety takes over and you have to make a decision quickly. My examiner told me, you shouldn’t of tried to get out, and came to a stop on the top a slip road, something I didn’t consider at the time. Hope this helps. Good luck.
@@flavoursonly is this the cost for just getting the
CBT or the whole full license? In the long run i definitely want to get my full license but in the meantime i feel like having an A2 license would be fine. im not too experienced on motorbikes, haven’t got my CBT or anything like that. i feel like im a fast learner and would be able to adapt quickly. so i would wanna get my A2 license ASAP and then get an MT-07 but A2 restricted. would i be silly for doing that?
@@usmaan_9732 If you're old enough to get the full A licence, then go for that. Once you have the full A, you can ride any size of bike.
@usmaan_9732 if youre over 24 then it is silly. Because a2 licence is the same price and same test only on smaller bike so just go for full licence lol because why do same thing twice
Cost me £1400 6 years ago. The instructor was taking the pi** saying you need another lesson all the time. In the end I changed instructors and took my test within a week!
that instructor defo wanted to rip you off
I passed my full bike licence Friday. I've driven a car for over 30 years but not had a bike for 29 years. I passed MOD 1 and 2 first time. Your videos were a great help. Thank you buddy 👍
That's awesome man. Congratulations. 🤜🤛
What are mod 1 and 2? Are they power restrictions?
I recently passed my bike test as a more mature rider. Have to agree with, life behind bars is definitely better (handlebars 😂).
total cost to myself as someone who had been driving for 42 years but no bike licence so started from scratch at 60yo, & all up including CBT, lessons, test fee's etc was somewhere in the region of £1000-£1200. i failed my mod1 first time, but passed 2nd time and took a few more lessons than i probably needed to so i felt more confident on a bigger bike. I spent a year on my 125 doing 10k miles before doing the DAS, and as you mention the experience is invaluable, i just didn't want to try cram it all in and do it too quicky, and i'm glad of the way i did it as i feel it's made me a better rider than i otherwise may have been. GL
Inspiration! Am 45 ❤
When I went for my big bike licence, we went in a group of 4.
One of the guys actually came down from London to do his test in the Westcountry because it was half the price.
It cost me £450 including bike hire and if you failed it was half price the second time. Was only a 3-4yrs back too.
51 years old passed my car test at 17 my bike license last year and was still learning on the lesson before my test and I had a 125 for over a year so good advice and another great vid
Cheers, Douglas and that's awesome to hear. 🤜🤛
I got all mine 30 years ago
Just passed my mod 2 class A in Falkirk on Wednesday using Jim Allen. I felt like I failed but only had 2 minors. I was recommended your videos by several of my instructors so you are a bit of a local biking celebrity. 😂. I’ve been driving cars for around 15 years which helped. Thanks for your vids they helped me loads!
Rode Yamaha rd 250’s Honda 175’s and even a Goldwing back in the late 1970’s…..without a licence because they belonged to mates and they let me. I was young and bike daft but my Dad refused to act as guarantor so I couldnt buy my own bike. That was that. Cars came along when I was 17yrs old, I loved them as well. Dad was happy I wouldn’t kill myself anymore.Fast forward, to me being 64yrs old. I thought if I don’t do it now I never will. I took the fast track full bike licence mullarkey and had everything passed within two months. Not cheap at all to be fair. With lessons, which were invaluable, test fees, theory , bike hire I reckon it cost me £700. That said, I wouldn’t have changed a thing. I loved the craik at the school I went to. The instructors taught me bike things on the road that I didn’t have a clue about even though I’ve driven cars for 47years. The Mod 1 & 2 tests were fair if you’d put the graft in. I fortunately passed both first time. Never been so elated for years. Freedom to buy a decent bike. I bought a Triumph Tiger 660 sport….because I could, and nearly two thousand miles later I’m loving every time I go out upon it. Still got oodles to learn about riding but I feel I improve on every trip out. One mantra taught to me by my instructor was , treat every motorist as if they are trying to kill you.
It’s a bit morbid but so true. Junctions especially. To all bikers who are thinking about doing the tests or who are midway through them. Go after it. It’s the best thing I’ve done in years.
As a full UK licence holder (car) and new to bikes..this video has been extremely useful. Thank you.
Based in London and a 4 day course with a good school cost me £790 for mod 1 and 2 (not including CBT which I did a couple of years ago). Narrowly failed my Mod 2 on Thursday and a retest cost me £200. Hopefully I pass it this time!
My test cost £3-25 in 1974. No CBT, no theory test, no training, just riding up to 250cc on provisional, then test, then unlimited (mine was a Norton Commando 850)
So. I have a car license and have had a cbt for 6 years. I sold my bike and used the money to pay for my theory, training for mod 1 and mod 2. Passed the final mod 2 today. Total cost £900. It is not cheap. In my local area there is a 5 day intensive course and it costs £2,500… 😅 if anyone is in the south cambs area and wanting to learn, I hugely recommend Bike sense who run their school at Bourne airfield. Fantastic people who genuinely care more about teaching you the right way as opposed to just taking your money and walking away. I feel very lucky to have learned with them from my very first cbt days to my full A licence. AJ, the senior instructor even came in on his annual leave so that I could take my mod2 when a slot opened. I can’t speak highly enough of this school.
Great stuff as ever mate, I went from never having ridden a bike, did my theory and then direct access for £750. It worked well as you do CBT then over a few weeks other lessons and mod 1 then mod 2 when they think you are ready and prepped. Passed all first time and now have a beautiful Trident 660 to get out on weather permitting! Keep up the content 🏍👍
Cheers, David. 🤜🤛
CBT end of October on an auto ( didn’t ride for 3 months with poor weather) . Bought 125 Honda . My friend helped me with the clutch . Did 300 very shaky miles , went for DAS . Day one transition from small to big bike on the pad for mod 1 training. Week later more trying and bike ride to test centre to practice, felt uncomfortable on the longish ride out with a few twists in the road . Was put in for Mod 1 test the next week . Didn’t sleep,at all. Phoned to cancel and said will ride another 300 or so miles and return . I made a good choice to which they were fully understood. Realised after theses vids that I wasn’t steering correctly on the bends , practicing pushing the barrs all last week and improved so much . Much more confidence. These vids are so good because know one seems to do motorbike lessons as such ( practical ) as it mainly direct access . Feel better now and hope to do Mod 1 in 3/4 weeks. I’ve never rode before so I’m pleased with my progress and I do over worry ..
@peterkenworth 0:39 y9219
Just discovered your channel. I am 55 y.o and considering my bike licence. Not sure which way to go, but I am sure that I am going to get a 125 now. Everything you say is spot on, regarding training. Thanks for all you help in advance!
I'm 55 and just about to phone a local school and get started for a full license. Did you get that 125?
Of you do DAS and pass everything first time it's about £1000 (not including gear needed)
Very interesting, I did my test a long time ago. Test was done around a square section of town or similar and the tester ran from corner to corner checking your ride. The theory part consisted of him asking two questions from the Highway Code and that was it. I never had any lessons but had ridden a 250cc around for a while as you could back then, well you could ride it around on a provisional forever back then.
For anyone looking for an idea how much it cost for the training school, I did my DAS with phoenix (Farnham)
Total cost: 699
Mod 1: full day training + bike + test: 304
Mod 2: full day training + bike + test:
395
Had spent a year or so on a scooter before. Flew though the test. Felt the training was worth it. You pick up some bad habits when you ride on 125.
Very helpful, thank you. So it presumably doesn't feel at all alien or intimidating to be riding a 650cc bike for the very first time on the same days you're taking the two Module tests?
@sambagogo777 not really. For me, the main difference was the brakes, they are sharper than i was used to, and it caught me off guard when i started to get into the flow. The throttle response is different, but not as much as I expected. as long as you let the clutch out slowly, even if you're revving it more than enough to not stall, you're golden.
@@gb2983 Much appreciated. Seems as though I was presuming it'd be a real handful to manoeuvre a bigger bike at first. Like going from learning to drive a car in a Fiesta to then taking your test in a Porsche!
Think mod1 was worth it? it doesn't seem like it needs a full training day for what it is.
@sambagogo777 bigger bikes are much easier to control than small bikes and much easier to do uturns ect on bigger bikes
I had never stepped over a motorbike until 19 days ago. Today i passed my Mod 2!!! I genuinely think I learnt to ride a bike from watching TH-cam vids and it made stepping over a bike for the first time soooo much easier. Watching and listening to you has helped me massively!!!!!! Thank you so much Moto Ecosse. Oh and all in (Theory, CBT, DAS), cost me £1043. Lets not mention the cost of the bike, clothing etc 😂😂
wow that's quick, WD. the cost to myself was similar but i spread it out over 16 months start to finish. i'm a confident guy and had a driving licence since 1980, but realised when i started riding i had so much to learn that i wouldnt have dared lol and didnt wanna feel rushed, but looking back i suppose with the right head you can learn just as well on a bigger bike as a smaller one, coz you only really learn on the road anyway. I know what you mean about decent gear though, when i went into SBS and looked at the price, if i said 'Jeezus' once i said it a dozen times, but you gotta suck it up !!. GL
I think i was about £1200 all in, took one lesson a week over winter 2019/2020, was in no rush, just treated it as a hobby, only thing about learning in winter is i had a few lessons and tests cancelled due to the weather, was lucky to pass Mod 2 (second attempt) in Feb 2020 (aged 50) before Covid kicked off. Definitely the best thing i did, probably spent £500 on gear but that's ongoing as you find you always want different gloves, jackets etc, bought a 2004 GSXR 600 as a first bike (which i still have), also last September bought a 2006 Gen 1 Hayabusa which is amazing, it's a heavy big lump but very easy to ride.
That's great to hear, Dingo. I love the Hayabusa. Great bikes. 🤜🤛
Passed my Mod 2 yesterday, zero faults. Was up till 3am the morning before (couldn't sleep) watching your vids on the show me tell me, life savers etc. Huge help. Keep up the good work!
That's excellent mate, perfect result as well. Glad the videos helped. 🤜🤛
@@MotoEcosse thank you! Went out and bought a 2003 SV650S too but didn't spot your vids on that until after 😅 clip ons are horrid things!
@@PanicAcid 😂 yeah they do get a bit uncomfortable. My mate just passed his test and got a 650s as well. He also swapping out the clip ons.
I passed my bike test in 1978 (yeah I know. I'm old). In those days it was totally different. You could ride anything up to and including a 250 on L plates for as long as you liked. The only two things being you couldn't carry a passenger or go on motorways. And the test was just one part. The practical. And that was a bit of a joke. The examiner stood at the side of the road watching you. In theory when he/she was out of sight you could do anything. A wheelie if you wanted to. And in theory you could pass your test on a 50 (as long as it wasn't classed as a moped - it had to have pedals) and get straight on a 1000 plus. As long as you could get insurance of course. Okay this situation had to change and I agreed with the changes, but the process is just too complicated (and expensive) now. CBT, theory and practical. Different classes according to engine size and power. I wouldn't like to do it now.
I remember my bike test it cost £13.00 lasted 30 minutes we did have the option to do a CBT course if we wanted to but it was not on the road think it was about £9.99 both were a lot at that time . My first bike road tax was £6.00 . In them days if you earnt a £100 per week you was rich. I have all groups Bike ,Car, PCV and HGV 1 and Tractor just shows how old I am. What a load of hassle it is to get a bike license now. .Seems like its a rip off all the way.
As an older car driver I would be doing DA thing for any size bike. Long time since I was on a bike.
The cost is bad enough.................the weather in Scotland is even more off putting! I remember it well from Yam RD250 days.
I’m mid-50s, and started in April this year. Did theory first, then CBT, then bought a 125, rode between May and August. Did 2 days training and both Mod1 &2 on the same day, passing both.
School and instructors are worth checking on, mine were decent, and managed to make me a able to do the tests, with lots of constructive criticism.
It’s worth it though, because although I’ve been and HGV driver for 10 years, motorcycling is a little different.
But if you’re thinking of doing it, stop thinking and start doing! Cheers Moto Ecosse 👍
I've doing class one and coaches for 30 years you are right just go for it. Once you have passed they can't put the price up . all those tests are a rip off just like our CPC courses
Great video. Thanks. Just got a YBR 125 today after doing my CBT and passing my theory test last month. Can't wait to ride it. Figured that it was the best way to prepare for the full licence. It's also the cheapest because you don't have to shell out £600+ for classes and, as you say in this video, you can get your money back on a YBR because they hold their value so well. But once I get my full license, I'm planning to do one of those advanced training courses the police run.
Great little bikes. Loved my YBR. Yeah I'm also doing the advanced riding this year. Once the better weather gets here anyway. 🤜🤛
Great video 👍 I passed my test Tuesday all in all it cost me £1113 from CBT to mod 2 test... I drive cars articulated lorries but it's one hell of a learning curve jumping on 2 wheels... But thanks to all these videos you learn good tips and tricks to help you along.
Most people book 4 or 5 day package, especially if they rode before, what I found is training on 125 for couple days, then couple days on A2, then there's problem no time left and to book another package would be weeks after if not months I spent £1500. So it can get out of hand quickly
Ive done CBT and theory test twice, now waiting to do the two DAS Modules but as with the pandemic,theres a backlog still but it will be about £1000 all in,but I did also need to buy helmet and clothing,boots gloves so thats been another few hundred quid too.And thats before a bike.....I only wish I had sat the test in the late 80's when you literally rode around the block and if you came back in one piece youd pass.....
Its a very expensive hobby....
Loved the wee drive through Stirling mate. Takes me back when I used to work there! Good times and big love from Glasgow!❤️🏴
Cost me
CBT £130
Theory £23
Direct access & 2 MOD's £710
All above done in just less than 4 weeks. Ha. A lot of stress in a short space of time. But worth it if you pass.
The cost for retests and trainers time can mount up. Mod 2 £75 retest plus maybe 2hrs training school time as well. So could be up £150 just to sit Mod 2 again
My DAS was £899, Inc CBT, for 18 hours of lessons and test fees. Made the mistake of just going for it with no 125 or prior experience. With hindsight (6 month gap halfway through due to lockdown) I should have got one, but all water under the bridge now.
I passed my mod2 today and I’m over the moon,I would advise anyone to take lessons, I have ridden bikes on and off in my life and this helped me, but I learned so much about awareness on the road and taking everything onto consideration .Go the lesson way if only for a few.
I did my CBT at age 43 and bought a YBR! Awesome fun, and totally agree that the experience is well worth it. I'd say forget about how much the license costs... once you have it you'll keep buying bikes, and that's what's expensive!!! 😅
I'm busy doing my license. My CBT was £165 and my MOD1 was £135, my MOD 2 is booked for the 10th of Jan. I did take 1 lesson for my MOD 1 which was £90 and I'm gonna take 2 lessons for my MOD 2 also at £90 each. My MOD 2 cost is gonna be £200. That's the over all cost for me. So all in, including my theory test the total is £706. That's if I don't fail my MOD 2 😅 I have been riding 32 years illegally and finally decided to get a license. The only reason I'm taking the lessons is so I can unlearn all my bad habits. I could technically do the test with my eyes shut but I wanna be better safe than sorry. Plus here in the UK it's much harder to ride without a license, compared to where I came from. My "license" was a £50 note in my pocket and everytime I got pulled and the cop asked for my license I would have him that and he would say "have a good day sir" it doesn't quite work like that here 😂
Did my CBT 2 days ago. slow bike manoeuvres / mod 1 exercises on a 125cc seemed easy enough (apparently its easier on a bigger engine bike as its more stable) and the road ride went well. Instructor said it was a good and safe ride. Im hoping to get through to a full licence in a few months, with a lesson or two a week
Done my CBT and Theory in a week for £200 and just paid £850 for a 4 day DAS. Fingers crossed pass on 19th Oct 2023.
Hi, thanks for a great video. I've been a car salesman for the past 20 years now however my passion has never been with cars but with bikes. After watching my brother crash and severely breaking his leg along with my dad having numerous accidents and worst of all my friend paralyzing himself in a bike accident, it's safe to say I was cautious about taking my test for many years. I feel now that I have grown and matured I am ready to tackle it head on and get myself riding. This will hopefully also open some doors for me in terms of my career progression and allow me to move my sales experience over into the motorcycle industry where I can take my experience and mix it with passion. We have a beautiful Harley Davidson dealership 5 minutes from my house and I always think just how cool it would be to work there selling such beautiful machines to people who share that same passion I have. Anyway sorry for banging on lol and thanks again for a great video.
Hey, Lee. Hopefully your brother and dad fully recovered, but yeah that's something that can always be in the back of your mind, it's only natural, especially if you're new to riding or thinking about getting your licence. The good thing is you've recognised that your ready to take it on. Having the right mindset for riding is absolutely crucial in my opinion. Hopefully you can get into the bike trade. My bro is a bike mechanic so I get look at and ride lot's of different bikes when I get the chance. Nothing beats it tbh. 🤜🤛
If you have a CBT and know how to drive and how to do it safely and know what the rules of the road by learning them remembering to do shoulder checks etc. You dont need to pay the 500-1000 Mod 1 is simple that can be done straight from the government website and it costs £15 to book. Mod 2 is where it could get more tricky its £75 or something and its half an hour of driving where you have to make sure you do everything correct. I understand a school can get you prepared for this but you can learn this yourself by driving on a CBT
that is how I got my A1 done for £100
Passed in Nov 2021,without ever having ridden a 125.
It cost me £800,cbt,tests and lessons at vale moto in South Wales.
Just waiting for the 2022 CBR650R to become available😁.
Love the channel,calmed my nerves before my mod1 and mod 2 tests👍
(BTW I'm 52 and still can't explain why I left it so long)
Glad the videos helped, Andrew and well done on the pass. Hopefully you don't have to wait too long for your CBR. I also wished I'd done years ago, but so glad I did. One of the best things I've done. 🤜🤛
I think for three lessons, the two tests, bike hire & some transport to and from the riding school it was about £1100.
Just paid 180 pounds for my CBT at the weekend which seems a bit expensive but the trainer was A1👍 full day from 9am to 5:30 pm, now getting some experience in with my Honda Grom which is a brilliant learner bike.
I think the spam filter caught my detailed breakdown but I spent about 2k all in, including 850 in kit (you can spend much less, but you will need boots, gloves, lid, pants and jacket), 13 hours of lessons with two different instructors. Tests (2 passed, 1 failed, 1 cancelled). Also there is the cost of the bike and instructor on the day of the test to take into account. I think I could have really done it all for just over half that.
I was around 600 all in including both tests and lessons. 🤜🤛
£21 pound for theory £165 for cbt then £950 for three lessons and mod1 and mod2 if you pass first time
125cc is definitely the best route if you’ve never been on a bike. I was pretty confident riding a bike but if you drop the bike or have a small slide like I did then it doesn’t really bother you. Anyone who doesn’t ride bikes and is wanting to just bare in mind, you will come off at some point.
Just passed my tests, I'd never try to pass without training even after riding a 125 for a year, I took a 5 day course with the tests on 2 of those days and passed first time, cost the best part of a grand but I was happy enough with that as I passed with only 1 minor on the mod 1 for going 49kph in the hazard avoidance, and 2 minors on my mod 2 for approaching roundabouts too slow, the good thing about having lessons is they will take you over the worst roads possible on the test routes so you can deal with them on the test day, I was told the next mod 2 if I failed was in November and that it was another £225 for the use of the bike and the test so I was very relieved when I passed, but he kept me waiting about 5 minutes back at the test centre before telling me I'd passed
Not sure how it was back in Feb, but i recently done my CBT and there was a 2 month waiting list for local training centers. I'm in Glasgow, but I ended up driving to Livingston because they had a cancellation so i managed to squeeze in.
In the progress of DAS at the moment, but i've been told last week that it probably wont be until October that I can do my Mod 1 and 2 due to how busy they are.
They said that CBTs and bikes in general at the moment (especially 125s) and going crazy because of the looming recession so a number of people have started looking for jobs or side jobs at food delivery sites, meaning waiting times and prices are steadily going up.
Great videos and helpful clear advice throughout. Watched all the mod 2 related vids then went and passed it Wednesday
That's awesome, Sam. Congratulations mate. 🤜🤛
To get my A2 licence cost me around £1100. £200 CBT and 7 two hour lessons (including the test lessions) and passed both first time.
Very good advice and thank you for stressing that lessons =safety which is essential for any rider. Great videos mate, keep up the good work.
Mine was just short of £1000, from never being on a bike to full licence, now ride Africa twin, one of the best things ive ever done!, great video as always!!!!
Cheers, Michelle. I was roughly about 600 altogether. That was 8nclud8ng lessons and both mods. 🤜🤛
how is the Africa Twin going? its a potential first bike for me as Im tall (6"4 )
Past my test 25 years ago was different back then you could pass your test on a 125 and ride a fireblade the next day I think today's structure is a lot safer .I would recommend a few lessons even if your a competent rider learning when to do head checks alone is worth it
Theory £23
CBT £169
125 lesson £79
MOD1 + MOD2 Package £748
Resit MOD2 £195
£1214 total
Hey dude !! Just passed my MOD2 !!! Thanks for your help it’s appreciated !
That's awesome, Paul. Congratulations mate. 🤜🤛
Cost me £440 at £45 an hour including bike rental plus £170 CBT that was done 6 months before. Plus theory test
This sounds reasonable, where was that may I ask ?
@@Jinkle Leicester
When i came back to do my cbt 2nd time been riding 3 years didnt realize until instructor laughed told me i had just riden for a year illegal😂
Passed my car test in 2017 first time with only 2hrs professional lessons. hour in instructors Fiesta, and then hour in my BMW which I took my test with.
First got my CBT in 2002 so got plenty of bike experience, but I am very nervous about going for full bike licence.
I think I may do a progressive course as I can't afford to splash out £700. Plus I am high risk offender (2x drink drive) so insurance isn't going to be nice.
Reckon I'm in the hole for about a grand. Assuming I pass my mod2 next week (pls pls pls) theory was about 30 quid. 150 for my CBT, mod1 350 and mod2 400. But my nearest test centre was like 40 miles away so I had costs of getting backwards and forwards. Alot of schools now won't lend you gear... 'covid' so that really adds to the cost
That £1100 covers- CBT / Theory / 3 lessons/ Mod 1 / Mod 2 / bike hire & transport to & from the riding school.
Ithink it cost me over £3,000 during covid paying for resits and training.I had to go through two different training schools.Two CBT’s and three theory tests.
I had my cbt already, bought a 2004 gsx600f for £1400, practiced mod1 on the car park on it, booked mod 1 £18 did it on my own bike passed, booked my mod2 £70ish did it on my own bike and passed. Cheap as chips
i have car licence for 15 years and cat A on them, how much will cost for me to be able ride bike?
@cal broke brother I need to talk with you about the license. I also want to make A license. How do I buy my bike without insurance. Please help me on it.
Great video as usual. Love your enthusiasm I passed last year.
Cheers, Iain. 🤜🤛
I'm doing an introductory lesson next week (£30) after that if i think it's something for me i intend to do a Direct Access Course which is around £980 which takes you all the way from start to full A license (or A2? i've not looked too in depth atm). Overall i think that's the best way of doing it
In Hertfordshire it cost me around £800 all in passing everything first time
Can't see why anyone would do anything other than a full direct access course. All over in one week. No need to fork out for a bike or insurance ....
I'm a brit living in poland , over here you can do a full weeks course for 700 quid and get yourself a full cat a eu licence . Can't remember how much it cost me in England 20 yrs ago , but to faff around with all the different stages .... what's the sense in it ?
Past my test 3 years ago..failed first time but passed second....cost £900....that was everything
Just passed my full licence today, I have a car and a blue light driving qualification for context.
I went the CBT - Direct access route, after my CBT I had 3 days training and 2 test days in total. Combining the theory test, CBT and licence I would say I paid £1100. I live in London so obviously there is a premium there. I did pass everything first time so didn’t have to pay twice for anything.
I would say I got amazing value for money mainly because I’ve loved every second of it and now I have a full licence.
Can’t wait to go bike shopping now!!
Did you buy a bike
Stirling LESS GO
great to see a fellow scotsmen :)
This was my cost from zero to having full licence and a taxed and insured bike
Theory test - £23
CBT - £69 from Groupon ( although I believe cost is around £130)
DAS - £725 plus £100 for mod 1 retake and extra training.
Helmet - £50 from friend ( only worn once by him)
Jacket - RST from XLmoto reduced to clear £59
Gloves - £25 ARMR Moto Ikedo from the sportsbikeshop
Trousers - £55 Spada Milan-Tex from the sportsbikeshop
Boots - Course Shorties £44 half price sale XLmoto
Bike - 2000 Hornet £1300
Tax - £65
Insurance -£200
Disc Lock - £35
Total £2850. ( If my maths is right!)
Great breakdown, Stewart. 🤜🤛
Where did you do your training mate? I paid 810 for training and 160 for mod 1 resit
what would be your recommendations for a full bike license holder that hasnt ridden a bike for over 20 years returning to the road? Great info by the way I shall pass this on to my Son who wants to take his bike tests.
Great Video buddy! Very Informative!
Cheers buddy. 🤜🤛
Great content . Passed everything first time total cost with test fees lessons etc £ 700 already had car licence .
Cheers, Mal. 🤜🤛
Good morning,😊I’m thinking to do a bike licence 🪪 in the future just watching how you are driving and listening 👂 what are you talking it’s a good advice !! 😮you are good 👍 I have a question 🙋♂️ I kept driving licence for a 15 years I mean car 🚘 I need just like extended on A2 so still must pay 💰 about 500 or 700 pounds? It’s quit cost a lots money because I am from Czech Republic 🇨🇿 people have told me they paid for a completely for new bike drive licence 🪪 800 pound this not for car 🚘 only for bike 🏍️!😮so my point is why I should paid so much money for a only extended group A2 when I am holding driving licence 🪪 on CAR 🚘 already???😮😂thanks for help Jan
i wasnt confident to complete the test on a big bike so bought a 125 and got experience did test then got a sv 650 on a restrictor
Great video mate 👌👍
Cheers man. 🤜🤛
I'm 43, been riding since 5,
I've had lots and lots of bikes I've currently got R1, and don't own a license and never will,
So you're not insured then?
Cbt or ibt in Ireland is A class 650 euro , teory test 45 permit 50 euro
If you have your provisional and cbt, can you go straight to your A2 if your old enough and do you still have to do a cbt after two years with an A2 licence.
My cost so far: CBT was £120 - DAS course with Mod 1 and 2 £950...passed MOD 1 but failed MOD 2 a couple of weeks ago and my retest is in 2 weeks - that cost an extra £250 - Lets hope I pass next time !!!
That's hardlines, Paul. That's a an expensive DAS course. £250 for a mod 2 resit is crazy. I'm sure you'll smash it next time mate. 🤜🤛
@@MotoEcosse That includes the hire of the bike and the time taken from Eccles to the test center and return journey..maybe I cursed myself in putting a deposit down on a CBF 1000 - but I really now want a Triumph Daytona...might lose my deposit but hey....I have been riding around on a Sinnis Terrain 125 since I passed my CBT, notched up a few thousand miles on it...You can see what I have been up to on my TH-cam Chanel (Mad Old Biker) be honored if you subbed me mate.
@@MadOldBiker CBF 1000 is a cracking bike mate, so is the triumph. That's the downside of passing your test. So much choice 🤣. I'll definitely stop by your channel mate. 🤜🤛
@@MotoEcosse cheers mate
I have full car driving licence, my question is if buy a bike, can I practice my own? Or like car I have to be with trainer?
I m based in london. Passed my cbt n theory test
Looking for a training module 1 n 2.
For 4 days including practical all inclusive its costing me £900.
Did my a2 license first because of my age at the time then did my A license a few years later passed everything first time cost me 2 grand.
I found getting insurance on A2 bike without A2 licence almost impossible, even bikes kept at training centre
Great video. Thank you
Hows everyones insurance prices looking gonna do direct access when i turn 24 but looks like ill be too poor to insure anything
I literally paid £730 this week for Mod1&2 ( 3 sessions of 4 hours - starts 8am tomorrow )
CBT 2 weeks ago was £159
Theory £23 ( I think? ) - Wish me luck!
Best of luck, Noep. Let me know how you get on. 🤜🤛
How dod you do. I just failed my failed my theory on hazord perception, too many clicks. Hope you passed.
@@freedom14639 Passed everything so far, Mod 2 tomorrow morning in storm conditions! Fantastic 😅😰⛈🏍⛈
@@lov3977 awesome. Best of luck 🤞❤️
@@MotoEcosse all donnnnnnnnne Mod 1 & 2 ✅👍
Great advise and a very well put together video so thanks for that.
I noticed that you were using a back pack, colld you recommend agood one that stops the wet getting in please?
Thanks in advance.
Hey bud. I use a RST bag. I've had it out in really bad weather before and I've never had an issue with anything getting wet. I'll pop a link below to the one I use. 🤜🤛
www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/466636
@@MotoEcosse your a star thank you 👍
I want to get my full bike licence mod1 and mod2 but I don’t have a 600cc bike so what are my options?
Good video Moto…..unfortunately we get stung down here in London (assume because of insurance etc)
CBT £170
DAS (5 Days) £975
Hey, Gary. Yeah guessing with the bigger cities they're gonna have to up the cost of things like insurance etc. 🤜🤛
@@MotoEcosse the insurance for my new bike is £1,200 😥. I’m 56 yo….but the 0 NCD is what gets me.
@@gazthebook Bloody hell that's steep. My current insurance is £80 for the year for my SV650s.
@@MotoEcosse I have to pay 420 for my MT07
@@gazthebook Hopefully you're premiums will drop next year. I noticed a huge difference with my second year quote.
Got my test in November and in the last 2 months cost around 1200 quid so far
Are you recommending bike lessons before CBT or after ?
Just found out that because I'm 35 I have to do a direct access.
62 this year and sitting mod 2 on 3rd May 0820 in the morning.
I'm absolutely bricking it at the thought of sitting this.Any advice would be much appreciated👍
Hey, Ian. The first thing is to try and stay relaxed. I know this is easier said than done but staying relaxed can make a huge difference. The examiner is also a biker so they don't want to fail anyone, they want more bikers on the road so anything the examiner asks you to do is to make sure you can do it, it's not to try and catch you out or anything. Just think of it as another lesson or just a casual ride around town, then just think if the examiner as a sat nav. Just a voice in your ear telling you where to go. You'll also get plenty of time. So the examiner won't give you a direction 5 seconds before a turn, they'll give you plenty of notice to give you time to make the necessary checks etc. I made a mod 2 tips video with a few more tips that you might find useful. I'll pop a link below. All the best on test day. 🤜🤛
th-cam.com/video/Ke6kp_ZI4fY/w-d-xo.html
@@MotoEcosse Thank you for the advice.Very much appreciated.
What do you guys think about a Royal Enfield continental Gt for first bike?
Hi mate I passed my mod first time had bikes since I was a kid I have failed my mod 2 a couple of times can you give me any advice I struggle on the mid 2
Hi mate I have a full uk driving licence I’m looking to get a bike license I’m 25 years old, what cc bike I’m I qualified to have. Also is bike insurance the same as a car
Hopefully not a dumb question but if you're not permitted to learn on a 650cc bike then how are you supposed to get experience with riding one prior to taking the Module 1 & 2 tests? Or is learning solely on a 125cc bike sufficient whereby riding a 650cc bike for the very first time when taking the Module 1 & 2 tests doesn't feel alien or intimidating?
Much easier riding a bigger bike than a 125cc…..as long as you can get both your feet on the ground.
@@stevegordon2032 Thanks for the reply. That's reassuring to know.
I'd say all in with training for a non previous rider 750 to 2 grand
Cost me approx 1600
I did my CBT last year and am riding an electric 125 equivalent since. But I have never shifted a gear on a bike.
Is this still doable, or is the shifting experience important? What kind of bikes do riding schools use? Are they bigger than 125s, or do they train/test on 125s anyway?
Hey, Lars. I'd say it was more about learning clutch control rather than the actual gear changes. For all CBTs the riding schools will use bikes up to 125cc. For bigger engines you would have to start training for your full licence. 🤜🤛
Would you recommend BMW's Rookie to Rider as its a complete package and then a choice if you want a bike and gear for a monthly price. Just wanting advice as I'm now 25 and looking at getting my full licence
Hey, Jack. The BMW course isn't something I know a lot about to be honest. I know it's pretty similar to most direct access schemes. If the direct access scheme is something you're interested in then it can be a quick way of passing your test. I'd always recommend shopping around first to see who offers the best deal, not just financially but in terms of teaching experience, what gets taught and of course, safety. 🤜🤛
@@MotoEcosse thanks, this has helped