WHAT LICENCE DO YOU NEED FOR YOUR CBT?
To take part in a CBT training course, you need one of these:
A full valid UK car licence with category A provisional entitlement
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A provisional licence with valid provisional motorcycle entitlement (Category A) - for 125cc entitlement.
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A provisional licence with valid provisional moped entitlement (Category P) - for riding a 50cc moped.
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An EU licence with valid UK counterpart (D58/2) showing provisional motorcycle entitlement.
You can use the DirectGov licence checking service to see the vehicles you’re licensed to drive.
CHECK YOUR LICENCE
Checking the entitlement on your licence can vary as there are different types of licences, depending on the year of issue.
PHOTOCARD LICENCE
If you have a photocard, then check that first. If you do not have a photocard licence, then skip to the paper licence section below.
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Check your card rear, looking at the categories section.
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Look for Category A (125cc) or...
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Category P for 50cc Moped.
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If you have Cat A, you can sit your CBT on a 125cc.
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If you have Cat P, you can sit your CBT on a 50cc Moped.
PAPER LICENCE
If you don't have a photocard, then you will have the older paper licence.
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Look for the entitlement section...
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Look for Category A (125cc) or...
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Category P for 50cc Moped.
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If you have Cat A, you can sit your CBT on a 125cc.
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If you have Cat P, you can sit your CBT on a 50cc Moped.
NO LICENCE
If you don’t hold any licence, application forms can be collected from larger Post Offices (form D1) or ordered from gov.uk.
If you hold an EU licence but do not have a UK counterpart (D58/2) showing provisional entitlement, you will need to contact the DVLA on 0300 790 6801 and request a D9 form. Alternatively, you can download an application form from gov.uk.
If your licence is from outside the EU and you’re able to swap it to a UK licence, then you will need form D1. For a list of countries which are able to convert their licences to a UK one, please visit the gov.uk Countries page.
For all fee information and a wealth of other licensing information, visit the gov.uk website or contact the DVLA by phone on 0300 790 6801.
FIND YOUR DRIVING LICENCE NUMBER
Your driving licence number can be found on your photocard or older format paper licence.
FIND YOUR UNIQUE LICENCE CHECK CODE NUMBER
To find your unique licence check code number, visit the gov.uk website and enter your driving licence number and National Insurance number. You will be provided with a unique code.
We use this code on the day of your CBT to check for any penalty points or disqualifications that might prevent you from being able to do your CBT. This is a legal requirement and must be carried out by all Approved Motorcycle Training Bodies (ATB).