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Change the motorbike test that discriminates against female/shorter riders

Rejected 17 signatures

What the petition asks

I am a 5ft 2 and 9 1/2 stone female and I have been riding my Yamaha SR125 for 3 years having passed my CBT twice now. I want to take my test. Under EU rules I have to take my test on bikes that are too heavy and too powerful. Instructors say this is their most common complaint they hear it daily.
https://www.gov.uk/motorcycle-test

Why it was rejected

It was not clear what the petition asked the UK Government or Parliament to do.

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You could start a new petition explaining clearly what you would like the Government or Parliament to do. For example, you could ask the UK Government to work with other EU member states to change the rules for motorbike tests, so that they can be taken on a wider range of motorbikes.

Timeline

1 Jul 2018 Petition opened for signatures
12 Jul 2018 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 17
Status Rejected
Rejected 12 Jul 2018

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.