Riding a 125cc - test needed?

[avenger66]

Sorry if this has been covered before but :
I have a full UK driving (car) licence and I passed my test back in 1986. Back in those days i didn't need to pass any test to drive my scooter which was under 125cc I just needed to display L plates and not carry passengers. Is this still the case if I am riding a 125cc today? I've heard I don't even need to legally display L plates anymore?

Cheers

Dave

[jaz]

Hi Dave, you need to do the CBT to ride a 125 these days, irrespective of when you passed your car test. It lasts 2 years, if you don't pass your test in that time you have to do the CBT again. You will have to carry 'L' plates until you pass your test.

[Spence]

Jaz is correct. The only time you can ride a scooter without L plates if you haven't passed a test is if you're over 21, hold a full driving licence, and the scooter is 50cc or less.

There's about half a dozen threads running on this subject - have a browse and I'm sure all your questions will be answered.