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121 motorbike training school

121 motorbike training school

4.9(423 reviews)See reviews ↓·Cambridge

About the company

121 Motorbike Training School is a motorcycle training provider based in Newmarket, Suffolk. The team has over 30 years of riding experience. The owner and instructor is Ian, known as 'Mr C'. Rachel, known as 'Miss Rachel', is the Office Manager and Instructor (CBT). Mikey, known as 'Fat Mike', is an Instructor (CBT). Mark, known as 'Mr Bean', is an Instructor (CBT & DAS). The main services offered are CBT and licence motorbike training.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

Fun paired with genuine skill-building is what stands out most across accounts of 121 motorbike training school in Exning, near Newmarket, with instructors described as professional, patient and quick with a joke to keep sessions relaxed. Ian, Rachel, Paul, Mark and Gabi are named repeatedly across CBT, Mod 1, Mod 2 and full Category A licence courses, with several pupils crediting the same small team for guiding them from complete beginners through to a full motorcycle licence.

First-time passes on both Mod 1 and Mod 2 are mentioned by multiple reviewers, alongside praise for instructors explaining not just the rules but the reasoning behind them, which several found made the material easier to retain. Group sizes are referenced directly, with one session describing five instructors supporting six students, suggesting close attention throughout the day.

Bookings are consistently described as straightforward to arrange, and the atmosphere is called down to earth and encouraging rather than pressured, even for pupils who did not pass on their first attempt. Riders from across East Anglia are mentioned as travelling in for training, with the combination of thorough instruction and a light-hearted approach cited as the reason many return for later stages of their licence, from CBT right through to direct access.

121 motorbike training school — Customer photo
121 motorbike training school — Customer photo
121 motorbike training school — Customer photo

Reviews

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Mariann Jacklin2 August 2026

I highly recommend this school. I've done my A licence with them recently. They are brilliant, can't thank them enough, all the training and advice they give you just amazing, very helpful. Wouldn't have done it without them. Special thanks to Mark for being the best trainer and to Rachel to book everything smoothly. Thank you so much 🤩

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Aleks20 June 2026

I did my CBT in June. All instructors were very friendly and easy going, made the day really fun! Booking was very easy. Really great experience. Will definitely be back to do my full licence with them! Thank you all!

JM
Jayden Manning3 June 2026

Absolutely amazing team cant praise them enough. They put me through my A2 licence and passed. Shout out to Mark for getting me up to scratch and of course Rachel, working behind the scenes with her quick responses and speedy rebook of a test. Cant fault em.

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ben ellis21 May 2026

These guys are brilliant. They're all such lovely easy going folk. Very laid back but precise in their instructions. I passed marginally but glad to see they saw enough to know I'd be fine once out on my own. 1 week later I've already done 116 miles & feeling more & more confident every ride out. Thanks team. Ben

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Eve Rose16 May 2026

Completed my CBT training today and I couldn’t have asked for a more supportive and encouraging team, everyone was so lovely. They made you feel so comfortable as a first time rider. Thank you so much to Rachel who was my instructor she made you feel very confident and reassured I would recommend one-to-one Newmarket to anyone who is doing a CBT or full license. Thank you all

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Martin Lucas13 May 2026

What a day, Mod 2 test in Bury St Edmunds today in possibly 'not ideal conditions'. Ian and Paul got us there, reassured us and settled the nerves. Passed test and couldn't thank the team enough and recommend them highly. Rachel advised and guided me towards a structured training format, updating via text with no extra hidden costs. Instructors helped build confidence with their experience, detailed knowledge and a little bit of humour. Hope to catch up with team in the future on my first big bike, made the right choice

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James Pastfield13 May 2026

This week I passed both my Mod 1 & 2 first time. The team were brilliant and very encouraging towards me. Thank you Ian, Paul and Rachel for your patience and hard work. I would highly recommend 121 Motorbike Training for anyone in East Anglia wanting to pass their test.

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Contact
+447960851056121motorbiketraining.comUnit 1, Swan Lane Business Park, Swan Ln, Exning, Newmarket CB8 7FN