Motoring Discussion > Motorcycle licence Legal Questions
Thread Author: The Melting Snowman Replies: 6
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New Mon 12 Sep 11 20:21 
 Motorcycle licence - The Melting Snowman
My missus took her motorcycle test three years ago (she got in before the test changed) but against my advice she took the test on a scooter. So although she has a full bike licence, she is restricted to automatics.

Now of course she fancies riding a geared bike...

I assume she will need to put 'L' plates back on and be restricted to a 125cc - which means we will have to go and buy one as my bike is well over 125cc...

I was thinking (often dangerous with me) that if she takes her test on a geared bike and fails it, does that invalidate her restricted scooter licence?

Anyone have any ideas on this?
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New Mon 12 Sep 11 20:33 
 Motorcycle licence - ....
Does she fancy taking her test again or would an automatic bike with gears work ?

Honda VFR 1200 FD has a dual clutch auto gearbox. Kind of a VW DSG on two wheels.
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New Mon 12 Sep 11 20:35 
 Motorcycle licence - The Melting Snowman
No not really, it's a lot of money and hassle taking another test. I hadn't thought of a DSG-type bike. Certainly worth investigating - thanks for the idea.
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New Mon 12 Sep 11 20:48 
 Motorcycle licence - R.P.
It is expensive - she won't have to do the CBT and possibly not the theory. Once she passes her test she can still ride her auto scooter - suggest she phones her nearest training school, it's a complex area.
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New Mon 12 Sep 11 20:58 
 Motorcycle licence - The Melting Snowman
Yes that's a good idea. I will phone them in the morning. Thanks.
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New Mon 12 Sep 11 21:21 
 Motorcycle licence - R.P.
Let us know, I'd be interested to know.
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New Mon 12 Sep 11 21:30 
 Motorcycle licence - Robin O'Reliant
The licence she already has will not be invalidated if she fails her test on a manual.
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