Mock theory tests

[fazersharp]

I also had this one. Its almost like a trick question. How many bikes are actually 50cc -Any? I thought they were 49cc - ergo my answer 125cc

[Adam2201]

Scored 49/50. The one I got wrong was about tyre on motorcycle over 50cc. I clicked tread depth below 1.6mm (which is the legal minimum for this category as far as i recall-can anyone confirm this please?) I should have gone for bulge in tyre which  thinking about it, I would be more concerned about a bulge than having insufficient tread although I guess we all regularly check our tyres(bike & 4 wheel vehicles) unlike a few cagers I know who NEVER check tyre pressures let alone look for cuts/bulges/tread depth :eek

It's 1mm for motorbikes and "visible tread pattern" for mopeds (50cc and below) IIRC.  I thought it was 1.6mm until I did my CBT

[darrsi]

I also had this one. Its almost like a trick question. How many bikes are actually 50cc -Any? I thought they were 49cc - ergo my answer 125cc

"...if your bike is over 50cc’s you can ride this on the motorways in the UK – as long as you have passed your full test for the machine you’re riding!  You cannot take any vehicle onto the motorways with “L” plates or with just your CBT certificate..."

I think i would've said 125 as well. Thing is, you don't really associate people with a full bike licence riding a 50cc, it's just the norm that once you pass your test you get a bigger bike. I don't even think i'd really want to ride a 50cc bike on a motorway anyway.

[YamFazFan]

Got halfway through when it suddenly went back to the beginning and question one again :rolleyes

[Dudeofrude]

[quote author=fazersharp link=topic=24271.msg281386#msg281386 date=1529750096]
I also had this one. Its almost like a trick question. How many bikes are actually 50cc -Any? I thought they were 49cc - ergo my answer 125cc

"...if your bike is over 50cc’s you can ride this on the motorways in the UK – as long as you have passed your full test for the machine you’re riding!  You cannot take any vehicle onto the motorways with “L” plates or with just your CBT certificate..."

I think i would've said 125 as well. Thing is, you don't really associate people with a full bike licence riding a 50cc, it's just the norm that once you pass your test you get a bigger bike. I don't even think i'd really want to ride a 50cc bike on a motorway anyway.
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Think this pretty much only applies to them Nut-nuts that ride scooters 800 miles to a rally you know the ones that spend more time on the hard shoulder than on the road ?

[Grahamm]

I also had this one. Its almost like a trick question. How many bikes are actually 50cc -Any? I thought they were 49cc - ergo my answer 125cc

50cc is the *minimum*, so mopeds being 49cc aren't legal.

You can use a C90 on the motorway, but you're taking your life in your hands if you do!!

[Dave48]

[quote author=fazersharp link=topic=24271.msg281386#msg281386 date=1529750096]
I also had this one. Its almost like a trick question. How many bikes are actually 50cc -Any? I thought they were 49cc - ergo my answer 125cc

50cc is the *minimum*, so mopeds being 49cc aren't legal.

You can use a C90 on the motorway, but you're taking your life in your hands if you do!!
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I once rode briefly on a section of M6 north of Birmingham on a 1960s 125cc scooter-talk about taking your life in your hands! :eek [size=78%] The trucks were constantly overtaking and causing amazing turbulence effects-never again! My Honda Cub (110cc Lifan 4 speed manual) is very happy on Englands byways and A roads where theres a 50/60mph limit[/size]

[fazersharp]

Whilst on the subject of cc why only 49 and not 50. Same with the FZS 600 which is only 599cc isnt it ?

[YamFazFan]

I have a faint memory of reading about that years ago and I believe it was something to do with tax.

[BBROWN1664]

For mopeds, the limit has always been "49cc or under" as someone somewhere believed that once you hit the magic 50cc capacity it became a motorbike.


As for the others (400, 600, 750 etc) I thought that was just manufacturers trying to create their own classes that then got integrated into the VED scheme in the UK. I am guessing it has its roots in Japan with their taxation rules though.

[YamFazFan]

Yes that was it, the article did refer to Japanese taxations.

[fazersharp]

No point really because the governments just move the goal posts like they have done with low emission cars were £30 now £130 cause everyone was buying them and the Gov lost revenue

[Oldgit]

Mock the theory test, could be a new television programme!!!!!!!!