UK Motorcycle Theory Test Documents & Legal Requirements 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the minimum level of insurance required to legally ride a motorcycle on UK public roads?
- Fully comprehensive insurance
- Third party, fire and theft insurance
- Third party only insurance (Correct answer)
- Personal accident insurance
Correct answer: Third party only insurance
Third party insurance is the legal minimum, covering damage or injury caused to other people and their property.
Question 2: At what age must a motorcycle undergo its first MOT (Ministry of Transport) test?
- One year old
- Two years old
- Three years old (Correct answer)
- Five years old
Correct answer: Three years old
Motorcycles must have their first MOT when they reach three years old, and the test must be repeated annually thereafter.
Question 3: What penalty can you receive for riding a motorcycle without valid insurance in the UK?
- A verbal warning from police
- A fixed penalty notice of £300 and six penalty points (Correct answer)
- An automatic driving ban of six months
- A fine of up to £50 only
Correct answer: A fixed penalty notice of £300 and six penalty points
Riding without insurance carries a fixed penalty of £300 and six penalty points, and can lead to court prosecution and potential disqualification.
Question 4: What is a Statutory Off Road Notification (SORN)?
- A certificate confirming your motorcycle has passed its MOT
- A declaration that your vehicle is not being used or kept on a public road (Correct answer)
- A document showing your insurance policy is currently active
- A DVLA form for transferring vehicle ownership to a new keeper
Correct answer: A declaration that your vehicle is not being used or kept on a public road
A SORN tells the DVLA your vehicle is being kept off the road, meaning it does not need to be taxed or insured while declared as such.
Question 5: What should you do if your motorcycle's MOT certificate has expired?
- Continue riding until you can book a new MOT appointment
- Arrange a new MOT test before using the motorcycle on public roads (Correct answer)
- Apply to the DVLA for a temporary exemption certificate
- Ride only during daylight hours until the MOT is renewed
Correct answer: Arrange a new MOT test before using the motorcycle on public roads
Riding with an expired MOT is illegal; you must obtain a new MOT before using the motorcycle on public roads, except when driving directly to a pre-booked test.
Question 6: Which document confirms the registration details and current registered keeper of a motorcycle?
- The MOT certificate
- The insurance certificate
- The V5C registration certificate (logbook) (Correct answer)
- The driving licence
Correct answer: The V5C registration certificate (logbook)
The V5C, also known as the logbook, is the official DVLA document showing the registered keeper and technical details of the vehicle.
Question 7: When selling a motorcycle, what must you do with the V5C registration certificate?
- Keep the entire V5C and post a photocopy to the DVLA
- Give the entire V5C to the buyer and notify DVLA by phone
- Tear off and send the new keeper section to DVLA, giving the remainder to the buyer (Correct answer)
- Keep the V5C until the buyer registers the vehicle in their own name
Correct answer: Tear off and send the new keeper section to DVLA, giving the remainder to the buyer
The seller must complete the 'new keeper' section, send it to the DVLA, and give the rest of the V5C to the buyer as proof of purchase.
UK Motorcycle Theory Test Documents & Legal Requirements 2
What is the minimum level of insurance required to legally ride a motorcycle on UK public roads?