A2 Restricted Licence (25kw – 35kw): If you are over 19 and under 24, your test will be taken on a A2 category bike.
Once you have passed you will then be permanently restricted to maximum 35kw, (a bike of maximum 70kw can be restricted to 35kw) In order to gain a full unrestricted licence you can take the A category test a minimum of 2 years after passing your A2 test.
EU third directive - Rules for moped and motorcycles to be used on test: from 19 January 2013
Category and moped or motorcycle to be used on test:
A2 – Motorcycle without sidecar:
– cubic capacity of at least 395cc
– engine power of at least 25kW(33bhp) not exceeding 35kW (46.6bhp)
– power to weight ratio not exceeding 0.2kW/kg not derived from a vehicle more than double its power.
Minimum age: 19
Category access requirements:
(Progressive Access) must have held an A1 licence for two years or more years: take either a practical test or *training option
Or must hold a valid CBT and theory test certificate and take practical test.
Category and moped or motorcycle to be used on test:
A – Motorcycle without side car:
– cubic capacity of at least 595cc
– engine power of at least 40kW (53.6bhp)
Minimum age: 21
Category access requirements:
(Progressive access) must have held an A2 licence for a minimum of two years: take either a practical test or *training option
Category and moped or motorcycle to be used on test:
A2 – As above
Minimum age: 24 (direct access)
Category access requirements:
Hold a valid CBT and theory test certificate and take practical test
