125cc / Standard bike test – Your route to a “smaller” Bike / restricted license.
“New Test” – No Problem!
Biketrain Wales is already geared up and running with the “New” motorcycle test. We provide a 12hr training and test attendance package, to help your achieve your standard / restricted bike license. We currently use Honda CG125’s , Yamaha YB125’s and Scooters as appropriate training bikes to test. On passing your standard bike test, you will be licensed to ride up to a 33bhp motorcycle suitable for road use for a period of 2 years. After that, you will be able to ride any size bike without further test. This “standard” bike test often suits clients looking for a commuter or small to mid-sized bike, looking to build their riding confidence up over a period of time, before perhaps moving on to a larger motorcycle.
What do you need to be eligible to take a 125cc / Scooter course to test?
You need to be 17 or older, holding a provisional bike license or full car license (giving provisional Cat. A entitlement). You must also hold a valid C.B.T. and Theory Test pass certificates and be able to present both parts of your driving license if you have the photocard style or the “old” paper license and a valid passport, to under take the Direct Access Scheme.
Why choose Biketrain Wales?
Set up in 2004, Biketrain Wales prides itself on working with customers to get what they want from motorcycling. All instructors are DSA licensed and can offer a wealth of biking experience across the very broad spectrum of motorcycling. We operate 3 training sites (Abergavenny, Cwmbran and Newport), covering South East Wales, with easy access to the Test centres at Newport for Mod.1 and 2. Tests and Methyr Tydfil as an alternative location to take your Mod.2. test if you prefer.It’s not just about passing your bike test, we are all bikers and value the development of a trainees riding skills and don’t forget it should be an enjoyable learning process. Every client is treated as an individual and the course program is adapted to suit your progress.
So what is it all about? 
Taken as two pairs of days. This allows you to train and pass your Modular 1 (off road) test, before progressing on to the Modular 2 (road ride). In brief, it follows this format:-
125 session 1 – Gets you back on the bike after CBT and regain familiarity with the machine one of our secure training areas. - Try out the “slow speed” Mod. 1 exercises as you develop your bike skills.- On road briefing picking up the themes from your CBT or riding assessment, before heading out on to the road to build confidence on the bike, in as many road scenarios as we can. - Debrief the day.
125 session 2 - Recap the “slow Speed” ,Mod.1 exercises and practise as necessary.- Brief /reminders about riding on the road from 125 session 1 and progress down to our Newport site.- Introduce and practise “high” speed (approx 32 m.p.h.) exercises including the hazard avoidance and emergency stop exercises as required.- Attend Mod.1 test at Newport test centre.- Return to start location using road ride to boost confidence and riding skills through extended riding and specific scenarios as suits the clients progress. Once you have completed the Mod.1. test, we can arrange mutually convenient times to move you on to training and testing for Mod.2. Your “on road” riding test.
125 session 3 – Recap on road training, progress and areas for improvement so far?- Attend location of Mod. 2 test (either Newport or Merthyr) to gain familiarity with test areas, conducting mock test.- Build confidence about attending test centre, where to go, what to do etc. along with vehicle safety check questions and pillion and load question.- Complete further, mock riding tests as appropriate.- Return to start location and debrief in preparation for Mod. 2 test.
125 Session 4 –Document check, bike check and “warm up” on the yard.- Ride to Mod.2 test location to attend “road riding” test.- Debrief and return ride to start location (hopefully with a big grin on your face!).
So what does it cost?
- Training, bike hire and vat incl. for the 12hr. 125cc package costs £300 + Test fees (currently £15.50 Mod.1 and £75 Mod.2)
- Riding Assessment courses available, usually a 2hr session @ £25 per hr.- A deposit of £100 is required to secure a 125cc / standard test course booking.
- Any retest fees apply at cost + bike hire @ £25 phr.
- Residential courses (+/- CBT) can be arranged upon request. NB120509
