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A - Full motorcycles (upgrade from A2)

United Kingdom

Jurisdiction: UK

Minimum legal age21 years252 months

About this requirement

Minimum age 24 years for direct access to category A motorcycles (unrestricted power). Riders aged 21 and over can upgrade to category A after holding a full category A2 licence for at least 2 years (progressive access). Category A includes motorcycles with power output over 35kW or power to weight ratio greater than 0.2kW/kg, and motor tricycles over 15kW.

Sources and evidence

Riding a motorcycle, moped or motor tricycle: Bike categories, ages and licence requirements - GOV.UKExternal source ↗

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