DAS/Big Bike Test - Bike restrictions - Clever question here

[obscene]

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/LearnerAndNew...

I've had a read of this and would I be right in I could use a bike which is over the power limit for DAS/Accelerated access ?

I ask as on a 33bhp strangled licence. I'm thinking of getting my '09 Hornet derestricted and having my old man ride the bike to the test (or not if he's working ) and then I'd be able to do the test thus only having to pay the test fee and not pay an instructor saving me some cash. Getting a bit sick of 33bhp to be honest, it's been nearly a year and I've had enough

So, in theory, would it work ?

[Rubin215]

obscene said:

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/LearnerAndNew...

I've had a read of this and would I be right in I could use a bike which is over the power limit for DAS/Accelerated access ?

I ask as on a 33bhp strangled licence. I'm thinking of getting my '09 Hornet derestricted and having my old man ride the bike to the test (or not if he's working ) and then I'd be able to do the test thus only having to pay the test fee and not pay an instructor saving me some cash. Getting a bit sick of 33bhp to be honest, it's been nearly a year and I've had enough

So, in theory, would it work ?

As long as you are over 21 you can sit your test on a bigger bike and convert your licence to a big bike.

Assuming you pass without any extra input from an instructor since it is nearly a year since you were at test standard and you now have nearly a years worth of bad habits...

[obscene]

22, couldn't be arsed with DAS due to the fees the first time round (even though I was 21) and thought I'd get some well needed experience under my belt before I commenced with warp speed bikes. However after nearly a year and having a rather nice car which is faster than the bike I'm sick of the restrictor. I don't see how the test could be any harder on a bigger bike, if anything I'm hoping it will be a bit easier to get upto speed on the swerve test. I'm sure the bad habits would creep in on the second test but I'm satisfied my riding is 10 times better than it was a year ago so I'm pretty confident I'd pass first time.

How would everyone else view my way of getting to the test ? Obviously, I'm not going to gun it to the test and I don't plan on riding as I'm 100% sure my insurance wouldn't cover me in a crash due to no restriction and the fact my licence wouldn't be valid. I'm just trying to think of ways to do the bigger test thus legally allowing me to get my licence even if it is a little cheeky assuming I can't get my old man to ride it down there and keep it legal.

Also regarding the bike, there are no limits on maximum horsepower to do the test ? I can only see minimum limits on there so my bike should be okay.

[Hooli]

I think your plan is legal, sounds like it is to me anyway.

[N Dentressangle]

Yes, I think that would be legal.

The only thing to check would be that your insurance would cover you on your unrestricted bike for the purpose of the test. Testers can ask for proof of adequate insurance, and it would be a bh to be turned away for this.

I was in the same position as you after a year of 33bhp, but decided to buy a classic bike instead to make year 2 more bearable. 2 years is just vindictive, IMO. One would serve the purpose they want it to.

[obscene]

N Dentressangle said:

Yes, I think that would be legal.

The only thing to check would be that your insurance would cover you on your unrestricted bike for the purpose of the test. Testers can ask for proof of adequate insurance, and it would be a bh to be turned away for this.

I was in the same position as you after a year of 33bhp, but decided to buy a classic bike instead to make year 2 more bearable. 2 years is just vindictive, IMO. One would serve the purpose they want it to.

I will make damn sure of that when I renew next week