Driving licence · A1
Category A1 motorcycle licence. Your first 125.
From age 16, ride motorcycles up to 125cc with the right training to build your confidence on two wheels.
Category A1 · Motorcycles
What you can drive
- maximum engine size
- 125cc
- maximum power
- 11 kW
- minimum age
- 16 years
- Motorcycles up to 125cc, with power up to 11 kW and power-to-weight ratio up to 0.1 kW/kg
- Tricycles up to 15 kW
- Mopeds (category AM)
Limits
It does not cover motorcycles above 125cc or 11 kW — for those you need A2 or A.
Requirements
What you need to start
We handle the enrolment and paperwork with you.
- Identity document showing habitual residence in Portugal
- Portuguese tax number (NIF)
- Electronic medical certificate — done at the school
- Be at least 16 (you can enrol 6 months before)
- Under 18: authorisation from your legal guardian
Your path
From enrolment to your A1 licence
- Enrolment
- Theory training
- Theory test
- Practical training
- Practical test
- Category A1 licence
Training
How you learn at MM Ouressa
Theory
32 hours
Road safety (7h), driving theory with motorcycle-specific topics (20h) and modules on hazard perception, distraction and eco-driving (5h).
Classes at the school and online study on the training platform.
Practical
12 hours
At least 120 km. Bike control on a training circuit, riding in traffic and defensive riding.
Driving lessons Monday to Saturday, with an instructor who follows your progress.
Tests: Theory test with 40 questions and a practical test.
The hours shown are the legal minimum. If you need more practice, each extra lesson costs 40 € (50 min).
The MM Ouressa experience
You learn with us. Not on your own.
FleetYamaha YS125, Yamaha TW125, Yamaha XSR 125
- An instructor from day one until your test
- Online study, whenever you like
- Medical certificate at the school
- Lessons Monday to Saturday
Price
Category A1
Full payment
€600
- Total in instalments
- €660
- In 2, 3 or 4 monthly instalments
- from €165
- Theory test
- 40 questions
Or up to 12 interest-free instalments with CofidisPay.
CofidisPay instalment payments are charged to the customer's debit or credit card through a payment solution based on a factoring agreement between Cofidis and the Driving School. Ask Cofidis for details; Cofidis is registered with the Bank of Portugal under no. 921.
Can I get the A1 licence at 16?
Yes. The minimum age is 16 and you can enrol in the 6 months before. If you are under 18, you need authorisation from your legal guardian.
I already have category B. Do I need the A1 to ride a 125?
With a category B licence and aged 25 or over, you can already ride category A1 motorcycles. If you are under 25, you need to get the A1.
How long does it take to get a motorcycle licence?
On average, 2 to 3 months. It depends on your pace and test availability.
Can I pay in instalments?
Yes, in 2, 3 or 4 monthly instalments, or up to 12 interest-free instalments with CofidisPay.
Ready for your A1 licence?
Enrol or talk to us. We answer all your questions before you start.