Just been checking my driving license for a car hire booking and I've lost my motorcycle entitlement! Passed my test in 1990 but had my license swapped to an isle of man one in 1995, then moved back to the uk in 2002 so had to send it off again for a new photocard. Somewhere along the line my A category has gone!
Not a problem I thought - must all be on computer somewhere so rang DVLA. They basically said unless I can provide a copy of my pass certificate theres nothing they can do! Rang Isle of Man and same story.
Turned the ouse upsaide down, and my parents house but cant find it anywhere. Called DVLA back again and they have said I will need to retake the test! Cant believe it - Ridden bikes for 16 years (the last 3 without a license apparently!) and now I have to take CBT, theory test and full test. Looked around the net for help and its not actually uncommon - found quite a few people in a similar situation. Seems crazy they dont keep copies or scans of the old surrendered licenses.
So now, after just about to buy a bandit 600, I'm going to have to get a 125 then do Direct Access on a hire bike, so hopefully I can get a decent bike before the summer ends
So, moral of the story, especally for bikers, is keep your pass certificate safe cos you never know when the DVLA will take it off you
Not a problem I thought - must all be on computer somewhere so rang DVLA. They basically said unless I can provide a copy of my pass certificate theres nothing they can do! Rang Isle of Man and same story.
Turned the ouse upsaide down, and my parents house but cant find it anywhere. Called DVLA back again and they have said I will need to retake the test! Cant believe it - Ridden bikes for 16 years (the last 3 without a license apparently!) and now I have to take CBT, theory test and full test. Looked around the net for help and its not actually uncommon - found quite a few people in a similar situation. Seems crazy they dont keep copies or scans of the old surrendered licenses.
So now, after just about to buy a bandit 600, I'm going to have to get a 125 then do Direct Access on a hire bike, so hopefully I can get a decent bike before the summer ends

So, moral of the story, especally for bikers, is keep your pass certificate safe cos you never know when the DVLA will take it off you
