KWCFC Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Hi guys passed Mod2 todayThe examiner offered to send off my licence for me but I said I'll do it as I have to change the address on it too.Am I still legally able to ride right now or do I need to wait until licence has returned? As the examiner hasnt updated my licence and my certificate has been sent off to DVLA, I now have no proof that I've passed the test at all? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoggs Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 absolutely fine to start riding straight away here's the DVLA page for reference (it's towards the bottom)https://www.gov.uk/motorcycle-test/module-2-onroad-testoh and congratulations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KWCFC Posted May 23, 2017 Author Share Posted May 23, 2017 absolutely fine to start riding straight away here's the DVLA page for reference (it's towards the bottom)https://www.gov.uk/motorcycle-test/module-2-onroad-testoh and congratulations Thank you My only other concern is if I go to look at any bikes at the weekend will most places need to see a licence before I test ride? All I have right now is a photo of the certificate on my phone...I'm not planning on going to a dealership for a brand new shiny bike, just used bike places. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoggs Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 from my limited experience most places do require a physical copy of your license... but if it doubt give them a call Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee1976 Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 My local Kawasaki dealer say they don't need a physical licence, they will check online. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonio Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 Last time I took a test ride, you needed the licence itself, but that was before the online checks came in. You might want to get yourself a few check codes from DVLA in case they want to check out your points. Also, some places won't do test rides for people with new licences, under a year or sometimes two years old . Better phone ahead, I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRH Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 Last test ride i had, and using courtesy vehicles, bikes and cars. the dealers only require your license number and NI number then they check on line you are OK to drive the said vehicle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhawk Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 When i took my test i was also moving house at the time, when i passed i asked the instructor if he could do the change of address at the same time, he said no so i had to get postal forwarding to receive my license then change address myself.Speaking of which, i recently moved.....again, and i changed my address online, but the site says there are no changes made, but its showing my address online, just not sending out an updated license which is confusing me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westbeef Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 Hi guys passed Mod2 todayThe examiner offered to send off my licence for me but I said I'll do it as I have to change the address on it too.Am I still legally able to ride right now or do I need to wait until licence has returned? As the examiner hasnt updated my licence and my certificate has been sent off to DVLA, I now have no proof that I've passed the test at all? Thanks! You can still ride, check the DVLA website it might even be showing as updated already. IF it is showing, then it's on police databases too.https://www.gov.uk/view-driving-licence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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