Sirius's Motorcycle

[Ali]

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 Cheryl H. wrote:

> > At what age can teenagers drive in England? I would not be 
 surprised to  discover that Harry inherits Sirius's motorcycle and 
this is how the motorcycle plays a part in the final two books. >>>
 
 Geoff:

> A person can drive a small motocycle (up to 50cc I think) at the 
age of 16. For a larger machine, IIRC they have to pass their 
driving test and ahve to be 17.
 
 However, Sirius' machine is described as "huge" when Hagrid arrives 
 on it at the beginning of Philosopher's Stone.>>>

Ali:

I've just checked on the DVLA website:
http://www.dvla.gov.uk/drivers/rdmcycle.htm

If Muggle Laws are applied, Harry would not be allowed to ride 
Sirius' bike: I'm presuming that "huge" means that it's over 125cc. 
Harry would only be able to take his motorcycle test when he's 17, 
and it would then be a further 2 years before he could ride bikes 
over 125cc ie he'd be at least 19, and out of Hogwarts - and the 
books! But, can you actually imagine the likes of Mr Weasley taking 
a normal Muggle driving test? The Wizarding World must have their 
own laws on the matter, so perhaps we will see Harry on Sirius' 
bike - or, he'll ride it illegally.

Ali