What category is a moped?
Bike categories, ages and licence requirements
| Licence category | Minimum age | |
|---|---|---|
| Same as AM plus 2 or 3-wheeled mopeds with top speed of 25 km/h | Q | 16 |
| Light motorcycle up to 11 kW (and a power-to-weight ratio not more than 0.1 kW per kg) and 125 cc | A1 | 17 |
| Motor tricycles with a power output not more than 15 kW | A1 | 17 |
Can I drive a 125cc scooter on a full UK driving license?
Yes, if you have a full car licence you can ride a 125cc scooter or motorbike. However, you must take and pass your compulsory basic training (CBT) before riding on the road.
Is there a test to drive mopeds?
First, you have to complete your CBT. You then have to pass the Motorcycle Theory Test and undertake training and a Practical Test on a machine up to 50cc. The advantages over just passing a CBT course alone, are that you can ride any Moped (up to 50cc) without L-plates and you may carry a pillion passenger.
What is classed as a moped UK?
The term moped (assigned category AM on a UK driving licence) describes any low-powered motor driven cycle with an engine capacity not greater than 50 cc (3.1 cu in) and a maximum design speed of no more than 45 km/h (28 mph). A provisional licence, full motorcycle or car licence is needed to operate a moped.
Is a moped considered a vehicle?
A moped is a bicycle-type vehicle (or two-wheeled vehicle), equipped with pedals and a low-powered engine that provides an economical mode of transportation. The term moped, or motor-pedal, is derived from the bicycle-like pedals that the rider uses to propel the vehicle to start its helper motor.
What defines a moped?
Rene Chun A moped is defined as either a pedal bicycle with a helper motor or a non-pedal bicycle with a motor, which has all of the following characteristics: Have a cylinder capacity of no more than 50 cubic centimeters. Have an automatic transmission. Be capable of a maximum speed of no more than 30 miles per hour.
What’s the difference between a scooter and a moped?
Basically, if there’s a platform where you can put your feet while you are riding, what you are riding is a scooter. If it’s under 50cc then legally it’s classed as a moped. Scooters normally have smaller diameter wheels than mopeds however they are a mixture of automatic and manual transmissions.
Do you need a driving licence to ride a moped?
Once you have passed your tests, your moped entitlement will be shown on the driving licence as: If you pass a test for a car or any of the motorcycle categories, you will also receive entitlement to ride a moped.
Can you ride a moped without L plates in Wales?
If you obtained your full car licence before 1 February 2001 you are automatically entitled to ride a moped without L-plates (D-plates in Wales). If you obtained a full car licence after 1 February 2001 you must first complete a CBT course and obtain a DL 196 certificate to validate your entitlement.
What’s the maximum speed you can ride on a moped?
Existing driving licence holders with moped entitlement. Previously your entitlement was shown on your driving licence as category P and covered you to ride mopeds with: an engine size up to 50 cc (cylinder capacity) a maximum speed up to 50 kilometres per hour (km/h)
Do you need a CBT to ride a moped?
However, a valid CBT certificate will still be required to ride a moped on the road if a full motorcycle test category has not been awarded. This moped entitlement will be shown as above (categories AM and Q).
