CBT TEST FOR INSURANCE

[yorkie]

hi, i've had a full gb car licence for over 20 years and before all the restrictions on bikes to stop young inexperienced rider's from injuring or killing someone because of power to weight ratio,i used to ride machines up to 250cc as this was allowed on the provisional licence. as the law changed and the cbt became a requirement for new riders, can anyone help by confirming whether or not i need to have a cbt to ride my scoot? some say yes some say no, some say that the "grandad" rule applies which means that having had the entitlement on my licence previously that i dont need the cbt. but the insurance companies say that i need it,obviously to further profit the industry of ripping off the motorist! can anyone with legal knowledge clarify this,it would be good ammunition to have when going to insure the scoot(s). many thanks john

[andyscooter]

as you passed your car test that long ago you dont need to take a cbt to ride a 50cc machine with l plates on if they wont except that tell them to read the highway code or your paper part of your driving licence should tell you this

[Macrofeet]

agree with what andy said, you dont need to do a cbt for a 50cc if you passed your test so long ago not sure about 125cc but 50cc is fine

[andyscooter]

no you need a cbt for a 125

[yorkie]

:Pok,many thanks. i have looked on dvla website and found required proof, 50cc, no l plates, can carry pillion passenger, etc...... can't wait to see insurers faces!. especially when i insure 3 together,my excuse...... keeping mileage down!!!