UK Motorcycle Theory Test Documents & Legal Requirements 2

Question 1

What is the minimum level of insurance required to legally ride a motorcycle on UK public roads?

Accepted Answer

Third party only insurance

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Fully comprehensive insurance

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Third party, fire and theft insurance

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Personal accident insurance

Question 2

At what age must a motorcycle undergo its first MOT (Ministry of Transport) test?

Accepted Answer

Three years old

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One year old

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Two years old

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Five years old

Question 3

What penalty can you receive for riding a motorcycle without valid insurance in the UK?

Accepted Answer

A fixed penalty notice of £300 and six penalty points

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A verbal warning from police

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An automatic driving ban of six months

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A fine of up to £50 only

Question 4

What is a Statutory Off Road Notification (SORN)?

Accepted Answer

A declaration that your vehicle is not being used or kept on a public road

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A certificate confirming your motorcycle has passed its MOT

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A document showing your insurance policy is currently active

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A DVLA form for transferring vehicle ownership to a new keeper

Question 5

What should you do if your motorcycle's MOT certificate has expired?

Accepted Answer

Arrange a new MOT test before using the motorcycle on public roads

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Continue riding until you can book a new MOT appointment

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Apply to the DVLA for a temporary exemption certificate

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Ride only during daylight hours until the MOT is renewed

Question 6

Which document confirms the registration details and current registered keeper of a motorcycle?

Accepted Answer

The V5C registration certificate (logbook)

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The MOT certificate

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The insurance certificate

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The driving licence

Question 7

When selling a motorcycle, what must you do with the V5C registration certificate?

Accepted Answer

Tear off and send the new keeper section to DVLA, giving the remainder to the buyer

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Keep the entire V5C and post a photocopy to the DVLA

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Give the entire V5C to the buyer and notify DVLA by phone

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Keep the V5C until the buyer registers the vehicle in their own name