Clueless about how to get licenced.

[mini1380cc]

Looking for some help here from fellow PH'ers. I wanting to get a 125cc on L plates but the DVLA website isn't all that clear on what I personally need to do.

I'm 31 years old with Full UK driving licence. Because i passed my driving test just after February 2001 i'm not automatically allowed to jump on a 125, I need to do CBT first. In order to get a CBT i need a provisional. So my question:

When applying for the provisional it treats me like i have no licence at all, so how will they tie up the fact that my bike pro license should be added to my existing licence. Do i need to send my current license away or will i end up with two licenses?

Should i be disregarding the fact that i have a driving licence?

Cheers

[mini1380cc]

Thanks guys all very helpful. I'm limited to 125 at the moment until i convince my girlfriend i wont go crashing through the pearly gates, which given my car history is quite possible. Its only to commute through Edinburgh at this stage anyway.... that is until the bug bites.


Anyone bought a 600cc then used a heat gun to take off the stickers in a vain attempt at convincing your other half you still have a 125?

[mini1380cc]

For those arguing over the Cat A Cat B thing...... this is why i was unsure. My license on the back only has:


B
B1
fkp


Whereas my old friends which passed pre Feb 2001 have Cat A on theirs.

[mini1380cc]

Schtum said:

Also, you've made no mention of your physical size. If you're anything approaching a big guy, you will, as an old friend of mine used to say, look like a cowboy riding an Alsatian.

I'm 6'1, normal build weighing 13 stone. Checking the classified has made me realize there are so many choices. I think i'm in the minority that likes the look of the Suzuki Van Van. I would look like a gorilla riding a kids trike around the circus stage though.

Are Yamaha DT125's just a stupid idea for road riding? I like them too.

My OH is finding the idea of a 125 hard enough, so much so she wants me to get proper life insurance and get my will sorted out........ and she finally gets the puppy she wants.

Edited by mini1380cc on Monday 22 December 10:21

[mini1380cc]

Local Yamaha dealer is doing CBTS for £99 just now so I'll be calling them tomorrow, possibly with doing the full DAS. After an entire day on bike dealer and youtube I have somehow got more confused and looking at ninja 300's and honda cbr 500r.


That's right I have bugged her past the point of caring.

[mini1380cc]

A wee update...... I have my full DAS booked which hopefully means i'll have my full licence by the end of February. Since all the gear adds up i think my first bike will be cheap.... GPZ500,CB600.


Thanks again to everyone that helped.