LukeGSi
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Thinking about getting a 125cc scooter or bike for work 
What licence do I need?
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Jamie Walby
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You can drive that on a full uk driving licence (car) but you have to have L plates on the bike! If you dont want L plates then just take the full bike test and get an Aprilia RS250 with Arrow racing cans on........
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Jamie Walby
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or alternatively do the full bike test and get a Honda CBR400. Two stroke bikes need synthetic oil every x amount of miles!
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Kerry
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is that on every uk licence
i thought only if u took ure test pre 1996 or something
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LukeGSi
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I want a cheap bike to get me to and from work - thats it  Would get a scooter only I prefere the look of a bike....
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Jamie Walby
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Not sure tbh about the licence pre 96 question! if you wanna cheap bike then an Aprilia RS50 or RS125 will be fine! I had an Aprilia RS50 when i was 16 and my dad and uncle did 'something' (it was already de-restricted before they got their hands on it) to the engine and it went 70MPH plus it only cost £15 tax for a year £10 a tank of petrol which would last around 150km.........
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Jamie Walby
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quote:
Originally posted by Drew
quote:
Originally posted by Jamie walby
You can drive that on a full uk driving licence (car) but you have to have L plates on the bike! If you dont want L plates then just take the full bike test and get an Aprilia RS250 with Arrow racing cans on........
incorrect
you need to pass ur cbt to ride a 125 on l plates
yeh forgot about that, good call, thats only £100ish though
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Drew
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i deleted my post, as for some reason i thought i was worng hehehe
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Jamie Walby
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maybe you dont then! I'm not sure at all now you have planted doubt in my mind
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LukeGSi
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Cool!
Not fussed about riding it with L plates - like I said just to and from work
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Jamie Walby
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Insurance is nothing too, cant remember what i paid but it couldnt have been much as i didnt have much money when 16! Let us know how you get on mate
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Drew
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2. Compulsory Basic Training (CBT)
Motorcycles, scooters and mopeds
You must complete compulsory basic training [CBT] before riding a moped or motorcycle (with or without sidecar) on the road. However, you may ride on a road under the supervision of an approved instructor as part of that training course.
Your motorcycle dealer or local council road safety officer can give information on local training schemes, or see adverts in local papers and telephone directories
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Drew
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From 1 January 1997 all learner moped and motorcycle riders irrespective of when a licence was issued must have completed a Compulsory Basic Training [CBT] course before riding a moped or motorcycle on the road.
When you successfully complete a CBT you will get a Certificate of Completion (DL196) which is valid for 3 years. Keep your certificate safe because you will need to show it to the examiner when you take your moped or motorcycle practical test. You may also need to show it to the police. Certificates issued before 1 July 1996 expired on 30 June 1999. The requirement to complete CBT does not apply to those riders who are:
learning to ride a motorcycle and who have already obtained full moped entitlement as a result of passing a moped test on or after 1 December 1990, or
riding a moped with full entitlement given automatically with a full car licence.
from 1 February 2001
After 1 February 2001 when you successfully complete CBT you will get a Certificate of Completion (DL 196) which will be valid for 2 years. Certificates issued prior to that date will be valid for 3 years. Keep your CBT certificate safe because you will need it when you apply for and take your moped or motorcycle theory test.
You will also need it when you apply for and take your moped or motorcycle accompanied test, and you may need to show it to the police if required.
If you have any enquiries about CBT phone Driving Standards Agency on: 0115 901 2500 and ask for the CBT section.
If you are learning to ride a moped or motorcycle,you cannot carry a pillion passenger.
You can only learn to ride on motorcycles over 125cc if:
you are over 21 and accompanied by an approved instructor on a separate machine at all times, or
you are riding a motorcycle with a sidecar
Moped
A moped is a motorcycle which:
cannot go faster than 50km/h
must not have an engine over 50cc
can be moved by pedals, if the moped was used before 1 August 1977.
Any enquiries about CBT should also be referred to the DSA.
if u can be arsed to read lol
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Kerry
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i can ride a 50 though cant i
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Drew
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From 1 January 1997 all learner moped and motorcycle riders irrespective of when a licence was issued must have completed a Compulsory Basic Training [CBT] course before riding a moped or motorcycle on the road.
nope
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LukeGSi
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Drew - summary?
I just want to get a 125 bike 
I will ride on L plates, I'm not bothered
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LukeGSi
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Okkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk, so CBT it is then....then can I ride a 125?
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Drew
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yes correct - i have done cbt, its a peice of piss
80 quid i think i pays
20 mins chat to ya - couple hours learn bike on a school playground or something
then an hour or so on the roads.
then u have ur cbt, which u can ride 'restricted' 125;s on the road with l plates
cbt is valid for 2 years
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Jamie Walby
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haha, nice one Drew! CBT is easy, you just ride a bike/moped around some cones! I think you have to re-take it every year or two years though!
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LukeGSi
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Cool!!
Now just have to look into getting a bike
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Drew
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its not cheap ive found out
cbt - 80-90
helmet - 100?
gloves -?? 20-30
bike - 1k? 1.5?
insurance ...???
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LukeGSi
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What about new ones, like an "on the road" package type thing???
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