Join over 11,000 riders who have #passedwithpassbikeOffering our best service since 2013 we are proud to say what we do and evenmore proud to do what we say.
Pass Bike has its own training centre, we own it, built to our specification in Rochford. We do not share our centre with any other training school, no leaving the site to let another school use the facilities or part time booking of a playground or car park, everything you need to learn and relax is here on site with us, private changing room, male and female toilets, freshly laundered clothing and interactive classrooms. Refreshments are available from our on site self service tea room “The Smallest Pot Coffee Stop” with a selection of subsided hot and cold drinks.
Instructors who work at Pass Bike have all been assessed by the DVSA (Driverand Vehicle Standards Agency) they all have been rated at the highest level. Ourinstructors are qualified tutors and many have professional teachingqualifications to back up their DVSA accreditation plus all our instructors are allfirst aiders or higher. Our Chief instructor is only one of a very small number ofriders to hold the special test accreditation from the DVSA.
Our front of house team have a wealth of time served experience in the motorcycle industry so whether you are new to riding and need information, looking for a new bike or need parts do not hesitate to ask. Our workshop team have manufacturer accreditation from BSA and Peugeot as well as being approved by the Institute of the Motor Industry so you can rest assured your bike is in good hands.
The DVSA regularly check the teaching standards of instructors and the compliance of Approved Training Bodies.
Pass Bike has received the highest grade at our last compliance check. Graded as DVSA Green means that every aspect of the training, facilities, equipment and processes have been inspected. Pass Bike has received the following comments from the inspectors: Instructor training records are well presented with good comments on development. All Instructors were graded A at their last standards check. All training motorcycles are rated as excellent and well maintained.
ATB holds training records for CBT, DAS and ERS students in an excellent system. A random inspection of loan equipment found the jackets and gloves to be clean with no visible damage. The ATB is commended on the cleanliness of the whole site, all facilities were well presented including the ablutions. A very well presented ATB with a good compliance audit. Our workshop facilities are accredited to the IMI (Institute of the Motor Industry) the MOT facilities at Pass Bike approved by the DVSA.
We want to give our students the chance to experience modern riding techniques and innovations like usd/bpf forks, efi, digital engine management, modern brakes and handling.
Our training motorcycles are expertly maintained by qualified staff in our own in house on site workshop. All of our motorcycles are under three years old.
We have a brand new CBT fleet for 2024 for every course right from moped to full category A licence. The bikes can be lowered to suit shorter riders, our lowest setting gives us a class leading height of 730mm.
Pass Bike is known for innovation, our director was awarded an MBE for inventing the worlds most popular motorcycle medical alert. It's in our DNA.
We have the widest range of courses available anywhere, from our own "FirstRide" an entry level introduction to riding through the DVSA accredited CBT andFull Licence Courses. Advance Status with the nationally recognised ERSqualification. Pass Bike continues to lead the industry with its most recent course“CBT PLUS”. This course has been widely touted by trade bodies and industrypublications as the future of motorcycle training in the UK. They say Imitation isthe greatest form of flattery and so we say thank you!
Pass Bike has been training students since 2013, we have steadily grown each year to provide the best level of service possible.
For the last 9 years Pass Bike has exceeded the National Average Pass rate for Full Licence Tests. In 2023 we recorded an 85.05% pass rate. We are not new to motorcycles, if fact the directors family have been in the motor trade since 1946, opening the one of the first driving and riding schools in the early 50s and been advanced drivers and riders since that time. Our local motorcycle heritage goes back over 50 years.
Prices - Pass Bike offers a great course, at a great price.
There are no hidden extras, no damage or weather waivers, no earpiece or radio hire charges, no fuel costs, no hidden bills. Our terms and conditions are always available on our website. We are proud to say what we do, and even more proud to do what we say.
Research from educational establishments and our own data shows the ideal practical lesson length is two hours, our four hour sessions comprise of two sessions of two hours with a short break in the middle.
Six hour days with a lunch break and rest breaks only add up to four hours of learning, why pay for what your not using? Other courses such as CBT are 6-8 hour courses but are split into 2 hour sections with short breaks and are usually completed within a day.
We are open 24/7 on line and Tuesday to Saturday at our Rochford HQ, we havesocial rides with many successful students joining us during the year for events, we sponsor local clubs and are proud to Sponsor the Westcliff Rugby Clubs Ladies team and Southend Rugby Club. We have open days and give demonstration rides on behalf of manufacturers.
Approved to supply training to many clubs, companies and councils why notcome and see us to find out how we can help you get onto two wheels. Or take alook at our facebook page to see some of our reviews and people who have #passedwithpassbike
"I attended the one day maintenance course today and have come away with more knowledge than I felt possible in a day. The instructors are patient, thorough and encouraging. Nothing is too much trouble. I’d give 6 stars if I could. Thank you so much Pass Bike!"
Ann Haughton, Google review
"Excellent training. Scott and Ian made everything very clear and easy. Lauretta in the office could not have been more helpful. Whole team very friendly and made the full license training and tests enjoyable and stress free. Would highly recommend.!"
Coner Anderson, Google review
"As someone who’s just getting into motorbikes it’s a warm welcome and they’d definitely get my business again, can’t recommend them enough. Also shoutout to Scott for being patient and kind during my training it went a long way."
Robert Dempsey, Google review
"I had an excellent experience doing my DAS here. Both the instructors I had were patient, friendly and helped get me through both parts first time. The bikes they use are comfortable and beginner-friendly. I would highly recommend here for your bike training."
Mike Salter, Google review