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Driving licences, insurance, MOT, V5C and what to carry by law.

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Driving licences, insurance, MOT, V5C and what to carry by law. The full Motorcycle Theory Test app contains 40 questions on this topic, drawn from the official DVSA bank.

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Example 1

Which of the following information is found on your motorcycle registration document?

A. Make and model ✓ correct
B. Service history record
C. Ignition key security number
D. Engine size and number ✓ correct
E. Purchase price
F. Year of first registration ✓ correct

Explanation: Each motorcycle has a registration document which describes the vehicle’s make, model and other details; it also gives details of the registered keeper. If you buy a new motorcycle the dealer will register your motorcycle with the licensing authority, who will send the registration document to you.

Example 2

Which THREE pieces of information are found on a registration document?

A. Registered keeper ✓ correct
B. Make of the motorcycle ✓ correct
C. Service history details
D. Date of the MOT
E. Type of insurance cover
F. Engine size ✓ correct

Explanation: Every motorcycle used on the road has a registration document issued by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) or Driver and Vehicle Agency (DVA) in Northern Ireland. It is used to record any change of ownership and gives, date of first registration, registration number, previous keeper, registered keeper, make of motorcycle, engine size and frame number, year of manufacture and colour.

Example 3

A Vehicle Registration Document will show

A. the service history
B. the year of first registration ✓ correct
C. the purchase price
D. the tyre sizes

Explanation: A Vehicle Registration Document contains a number of details that are unique to a particular vehicle. You must notify DVLA (or DVA in Northern Ireland) of any changes to, for example, the registered keeper, registration number or any modifications to the vehicle.

Example 4

You have just passed your practical motorcycle test. This is your first full licence. Within two years you get six penalty points. You will have to

A. retake only your theory test
B. retake your theory and practical tests ✓ correct
C. retake only your practical test
D. reapply for your full licence immediately
E. reapply for your provisional licence ✓ correct

Explanation: If, during your first two years of holding a full licence, the number of points on your licence reaches six or more, your licence will be revoked. This includes offences you committed before you passed your test. You may ride only as a learner until you pass both the theory and practical tests again.

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