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Motorcycle Licence - Some questions.?

I'm almost 17 and I've got a dilemma. I'm into biking and I'm conflicting with myself over whether to keep my CBT licence and get a 125cc bike or to get a restricted A1 licence so I can buy a larger bike and restrict it to 33hp for two years, then de-restrict it and have myself a full size bike.

However the problem is that I'm unsure of the costs of the latter option. I know if I keep my CBT I can keep it for another year and then simply pay another £70 to renew it, however as I said, I don't know the costs of a full licence.

Here are the Q's

How much does a proper licence cost?

Do I have to renew the licence at any point (if so, how much)?

How much will the lessons cost?

And lastly, which would you do?

Any extra info on the subject would be extremely welcome.

Thanks for all your answers, I know it's a long question.

A full bike licence costs hundreds these days - not the licence itself from the DVLA, but the training- being only 17 you can't do the direct access, so your route will be cheaper, but the course will still likely cost you several hundred pounds.

Do a web search for motorcycle training - you'll find loads of schools online, and some will have their prices on show- it'll give you an idea of what you're looking at, at the very least.

Which would I do? I'd get a full licence, assuming I could afford it.

It's a damn sight harder and more expensive to get a licence these days compared to when I got mine, but believe me- it's worth it. All the best to you mate.

*Edit: I almost forgot to answer this point - no, you don't need to renew a bike licence at any point, though as with all photocard licences, you do have to fork out every ten years to update your photo etc.

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