COMPULSORY BASIC TRAINING (CBT)
Ride on L plates, up to 125cc for 2 years
Weekdays £299
Weekends £325
CBT COURSE
The Compulsory Basic Training (CBT) course is a structured programme of instruction, practice and assessment for anyone wishing to ride a scooter or geared motorbike. It’s the first legal step to getting on two wheels, and by law, must be completed before you can ride on the road using ‘L’ plates.
You must be at least 16 years old to ride a 49cc scooter or 17 years old for a 125cc motorbike. Don’t worry if you’ve never ridden before, our CBT courses are designed specifically for complete beginners.
Your instructor will guide you through every stage of the course at your pace. There’s no formal test at the end – the aim is to ensure you’re safe, confident and knowledgeable before heading out on the road. Most CBT courses take a full day, but this can vary depending on individual progress.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
1. Valid photocard driving licence or provisional licence
2. A screenshot/printout of your driver record. Available via the GOV.UK website.
3. Suitable clothing – jeans and a pair of study ankle protective boots (e.g a walking boot). Joggers and steel toe caps aren't accepted clothing.
4. Make sure too you have a basic understanding of the Highway Code and road signs
08:00AM START
- Training begins promptly at 08:00 (unless stated otherwise in your booking confirmation).
- Please note that gates are locked 15 minutes after the start time. Late arrivals will forfeit their training fee.
- Bike hire & insurance, jacket, helmet and gloves, are all included in the price of your course.
OPTIONAL DAMAGE WAIVER
For added peace of mind, we offer an optional damage waiver on all RJH motorbike training courses for £30. If you choose this option, you won’t be charged for any accidental damage to the bike or safety equipment during training. This does not affect the third-party insurance already included in your booking.
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EXCELLENT Based on 1378 reviews Posted on Google Louise Cumberbirch26/08/2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. If they can get my brother in law on the road they must be good. 🤣Posted on Google SB_CW15/08/2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I successfully passed my mod 1 and mod 2 with rjh to gain my full A licence. The instructors are incredible and explain everything carefully. I would also like to say a massive thank you to luke. I would 100% recommend.Posted on Google Keighlan Coe27/07/2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I recently did my CBT at the Eccles training centre in Manchester with J. Houghton. I can't thank him enough, his training was genuinely excellent and very thorough, and by the end of it I was a much more confident rider and competent rider. He literally covered everything and didn't cut any corners and seemed to take pride in his work. Most of all he was very patient, never lost his temper or seemed irritated even if I kept doing things wrong. When I started the session I felt quite nervous and was dreading it slightly, by the end of it I couldn't wait to get back out on the road. I highly recommend RJH motorcycle training and JJ Houghton.Posted on Google Chris Kirkham27/07/2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Big thanks Shami, Luke, Johnny and Emma for getting me through my full license in less than a month. Awesome bike school with awesome people.Posted on Google Ant Jones25/07/2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. i came to RJH for my CBT course, was really anxious going into it as i had never been on roundabouts or in traffic on a bike before, my instructor was extremely thorough and patient with us he made sure we knew how to stay safe on the road before letting us go out and once we did i felt comfortable really quickly, awesome school and awesome instructor would recommend it to anyonePosted on Google Charlotte Rowley22/07/2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Blooming brilliant - I did a few taster sessions and just got my CBT. I'm definitely not a natural at riding, far from it, but I've really enjoyed the journey so far and the team have been amazing. All the instructors were lovely but particularly massive thanks to Jonny who took several of my lessons and is a fantastic instructor and has the patience of a saint. He clocked that I was tense and that I am an overthinker and he was very supportive and kind, helped me have a laugh and chill out, flagged up when I was starting to get tense again, and explained everything really clearly. Emma and Mark in the office have been super brill on the admin support side too (great for those of us with ADHD). Thanks so much, everyone!Posted on Google Vicky Lynch17/07/2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Posted on Google Matthew Sudlow05/07/2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great team and support. Thanks to Johnny, Luke Graham and emma for getting me through my bike licence.Posted on Google Chris Williams01/07/2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I started my DSA course at RJH Motorbike training with no bike experience whatsoever, The instructors all the way through the course were more like coaches than teachers, passing on their knowledge and encouragement, which enabled me to pass the tests with confidence.. Many thanks to all at RJH for getting me on the road.