Sirius's Motorcycle

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No: HPFGUIDX 101573

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "Ali" <Ali at z...> wrote:
>  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

Ron drove the Ford Anglia illegally, so I really don't think an age 
requirement will stop Harry.