Bike license with ages etc.

[Ben M]

Right, let me get this cleared up once and for all, because I am well confused.

You can, from age 16 onwards (that age is irrelevant) ride a bike under 50cc with L plates after passing your cbt.

Then you have to wait 2 years after your cbt to take a test to ride any bike? But if you're over 21 you can take the second test straight away?

I ask because my mate wants to get a bike (well a Vespa >50cc). He's 20 at the mo, 21 in January, so what does he need to doo if

a) he wants to ride one before he's 21
b) he wants to ride one after he's 21

He doesn't have a car license if that makes a difference (road awareness and general competence aside)

cheers guys