Deadline for updating a mtorcycle licence

[Bridge Man]

A friend passed his 125cc motobike test about three years ago, and I believe, by default, became elligible to ride larger bikes after a 2-year probationary period.

Someone has told me there's a deadline for converting his licence to the full bike licence, to be able to rider 500cc machines and above. Has he already passed the deadline?

[kempie]

Define 125cc motorcycle test...

� The Light Motorcycle Licence (Category A1), obtained by a practical test pass on a motorcycle of between 75cc and 125cc, allows the rider to ride any Light Motorcycle without L-plates up to a maximum capacity of 125cc and with a maximum power output of no greater than 11kW (14.66bhp).

� The Standard Motorcycle Licence (Category A2), obtained by a practical test pass on a motorcycle of between 120cc and 125cc, allows the rider to ride any motorcycle without L-plates up to a maximum power output of no greater than 25kW (33bhp) for a period of two years after which the licence is automatically uprated to allow you to ride any size motorcycle.