Petition · Department for Transport
Change the maximum cc for motorbike use by 16 year olds from 50cc to 125c
Closed
51 signatures
What the petition asks
I want the government to allow 16 year olds to legally ride 125cc motorbikes with CBT licensing instead of 50cc.
I think the government should change this because I feel it’s ridiculous that if you wait a year to turn 17 and take more tests, you get to use 2.5x the legal limit of cylinder capacity than you were able to at 16. I don't think a one year difference in age will give the rider 2.5x more ability on the road.
Timeline
| 25 Jul 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 25 Jan 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
51
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Transport
Opened
25 Jul 2025
Closed
25 Jan 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 19 Aug 2026.