GRamsay Posted April 30, 2016 Report Share Posted April 30, 2016 Hya peeps, I have been on dvla web site looking for some information but am only left confused. Going to buy a wee scooter just for SCOOTING into work, anyone know what cc I can go upto on a full driving licence, had it. From 1990. Look forward to any replys a May recieve. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magman Posted April 30, 2016 Report Share Posted April 30, 2016 125CC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted April 30, 2016 Report Share Posted April 30, 2016 50cc or it used to be. Then if you passed a basic test a 125 with L plates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davyo Posted April 30, 2016 Report Share Posted April 30, 2016 As foggy states,50cc and no L plate.125 with but you have to do a CBR it's about half a day.But not sure what happens after that I think you have 2 yrs to either pass your test or sit another CBR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
secretagentmole Posted April 30, 2016 Report Share Posted April 30, 2016 If you have a full car license you can have a scooter of up to 50cc, whether geared (ie a motorbike) or twist and go (ie a girls bike or pizza delivery bike) without needing a CBT or L plates. If you wish to ride any 2 wheeled petrol or diesel fuelled motorbike over 50cc but up to 125cc with L plates displayed front and read (and maximum 12 bhp power) you will need to do a CBT which will last for 3 years before you need to take it again. CBR indeed, bleeding Honda that is..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul taylor Posted April 30, 2016 Report Share Posted April 30, 2016 If you need up to date info i would phone one of the motorcycle training companies I'm sure they will point you in the right direction mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Geordie Posted April 30, 2016 Report Share Posted April 30, 2016 If its just for buzzing to work on, a 50cc will be fine! Anywhere upto about 120mpg and tax was about £15 for 12 month and ridiculous low insurance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurchers Posted April 30, 2016 Report Share Posted April 30, 2016 You have to have moped on your licence first as its the main thing,as if you have never had a bike and you have had to send your licence to dvla for either points or change address,they will take it off your licence hence why I've wrote this.as its no good buying a moped then not been able to insure it if it's not on your licence then you need your cbt atb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted April 30, 2016 Report Share Posted April 30, 2016 (edited) Better off passing cbt and getting a proper Honda Wave 110i comuter bike. More comfortable and better to ride with larger diameter wheels, very good fuel economy 160 mpg according to Honda site so you would still get fantastic real world mpg. Edited April 30, 2016 by figgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesey1981 Posted April 30, 2016 Report Share Posted April 30, 2016 (edited) Check you have category P on your license, that's the moped category, if you do, then you have a full moped license so you can ride a 50cc bike with no L plates , no need for a CBT as you passed your test before 2001, after that you had to do a CBT, but only once, it doesn't expire like it does if you're using to ride a bigger bike on L plates. https://www.gov.uk/cbt-compulsory-basic-training/cbt-if-you-have-a-car-driving-licence Hopefully that will be the link, otherwise copying and pasting it will get you to the page. Edit: Come to think of it I have a feeling the DVLA changed the category, so if you've had your license a while without changing address or anything it'll be category P, but if it's newer it may be something different, rules still apply the same though, they've just renamed some categories. Edited April 30, 2016 by Jamesey1981 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRamsay Posted April 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2016 Thanks for all the replys folks, I was thinkng it was just the 50cc and it seems this is correct, so I,m going to go with that to start with and see how I get on.....then I may decide to step up to the 125cc, as the 50cc are all restricted to 30mph now....everyone and there Granny is going to be speeding past me..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendrix's rifle Posted April 30, 2016 Report Share Posted April 30, 2016 Thanks for all the replys folks, I was thinkng it was just the 50cc and it seems this is correct, so I,m going to go with that to start with and see how I get on.....then I may decide to step up to the 125cc, as the 50cc are all restricted to 30mph now....everyone and there Granny is going to be speeding past me..... There easy enough to de-restrict. Just do your cbt and get a 125, low tax, cheap insurance, depending what you get still good on fuel and wont stop on the slightest hill 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesey1981 Posted April 30, 2016 Report Share Posted April 30, 2016 (edited) Another option if you have money to spend is the gilera fuoco or piaggeo MP3, if you get the LT version they can be ridden on a car license as they're classed as a trike, and they go up to 500 cc. Some very recent car licences don't come with the trike category, but I think that was in the last few years, I have it and I passed a fair while after you. Edited April 30, 2016 by Jamesey1981 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted May 2, 2016 Report Share Posted May 2, 2016 Lots of people have noticed if they have had to renew their driving licences for change of address etc that categories have been removed and have had to fight to have them restored. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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