Using my own bike A2 to A test

[jjjack]

Good morning,

I am looking into doing my A test, I have held an A2 licence 9 years and currently ride an er-6f that is restricted.

Am I insured to do this, how does insurance work in relation to MOD1 and MOD2. I'm fully comp with Hastings Direct, my licence type is down as A2 full test restricted and I've rang them up and they seemed pretty clueless about the whole thing - kept trying to change my licence type instead.

I've been quoted 545 for a 2 day refresher including bike hire and test fees but it seems OTT.

Thanks.

[Nobby the Bastard]

Bike hire will include the necessary insurance.
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[jjjack]

[Fat Angry Scotsman]

[jjjack]

[Fat Angry Scotsman]

[A100man]

[jjjack]

[Fat Angry Scotsman]

[Nobby the Bastard]

Typical 'ask a question, don't like the answer and argue the toss trying to convince us' type.

Why did you actually bother askiing the question if you are going to refuse to accept the response you get?
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Sprint ST 1050

[Polarbear]

Oh come on, he's just trying to save money. Not all off us have wads of fivers to wipe our asses with.

Yes, I would just pay the £500 if it was me, I like a quiet life but some people maybe don't have £500 to hand and he's just trying to do it cheaply.

By all means tell him it's false economy, which it is but do you need to call him a cvnt for trying to do it.
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[Fat Angry Scotsman]

[Easy-X]

It's not just saving money. If you have a bike that's restricted down to A2 but can be easily de-restricted and be sufficient* to do a full A test you'd want to use it as you're familiar and comfortable with the bike.

In a just world you'd bung a "test day" one-off payment to your insurance company, pass and ride off into the sunset. Sorry, computer says no

*The RE Interceptor, for example, is not powerful enough to use in a test and yet you need a full licence to ride one unrestricted.
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[jjjack]

Not to worry, managed to speak to somebody competent at my insurance who can provide in writing that I am insured to ride de-restricted during a test.

No bother about proving it's derestricted either, won't be necessary as there is no A2 register or whatever else it is you think it will flag up on.

Thanks for all your kind words and well wishes.

[Fat Angry Scotsman]

[DaddyStu]

I do vaguely remember a restricted vehicle section on the form I signed. Think the guy ahead of me had to prove something - not sure if that was just because his bike was lowered.

Understand the need to try and reduce cost as it is expensive - even if you pass everything first time. Not everyone has a 1000 quid laying about.

With insurance - think there is a company that will do short term insurance periods, maybe even insure you just for the test day.
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Daddystu
Zontes 125-G1 (part-ex'd). Yamaha Tracer 700.

[jjjack]

[jjjack]

[Easy-X]

Regardless, best of luck with your test.
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[jjjack]

[Fat Angry Scotsman]

[A100man]

[WD Forte]

I've reported our fat angry chum to the Scottish police squad for hate speech, they treat peoples feelings with due care up there.
He'll be getting bummed in Barlinnie soon I hope
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