CBT West London - Motorcycle Training Reviews 109

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I spoke to several instructors at CBT West London. All were lovely. But my main experiences were with Paul at Chessington. I genuinely couldn't have asked for a better instructor who wants you to s... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This company doesn't do fair business. The terms and conditions document requires candidates to possess a provisional licence and appropriate clothing. My son is 15 years and 11 months old, and he has... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Super professional and comfortable environment. I had already done a cbt many years ago but was very rusty and basically a beginner. I learnt so much more than I did the first time around and left mu... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The welcome, the instructor put us a ease they explained how the day would pan out. Described what modules we would be doing took us through the them explained them to us asked us questions throughou... See more

Company details

  1. Motorcycle Driving School
  2. Drivers License Training School
  3. Driving School
  4. Electric Motor Store
  5. Motorcycle Dealer
  6. Motorcycle Equipment and Accessories Store

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CBT West London motorcycle training school provides above standard, high quality, professional motorbike training for both newbies and experienced riders. We run our CBT courses 7 days a week. A weekend site in West Wimbledon, a weekday site in South Chessington and in Walton-on-Thames. Our courses include CBT training, CBT renewals and fixed and flexible training courses for A2 and full A licences. Our fully qualified DVSA instructors, with 15 years of experience, ensure every day that students receive a truly professional and enjoyable training experience in a safe and friendly environment. Our aim is to teach & train our students to the highest standard to be confident and safe road users. Our trainers, Claudiu, Riaz, Paul and Judit, are enthusiastic, passionate and greatly knowledgeable about motorbikes and motorbike riding. The love for bikes creates an easy field to provide thorough training with well explained elements and detailed answers to the students' questions. We offer a range of bikes to choose from. For CBT training, students have the option to train on 50cc or 110cc automatic scooters, on electric scooters, on 125cc manual motorcycles or to use their own bikes. For full licences we train on Yamaha MT-07, BMW and Honda motorbikes. WE WELCOME EVERYBODY who is interested and wanting to learn how to ride on two wheels! We're recommended by so many lovely students!


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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I spoke to several instructors at CBT…

I spoke to several instructors at CBT West London. All were lovely. But my main experiences were with Paul at Chessington.
I genuinely couldn't have asked for a better instructor who wants you to succeed, and succeed safely. I completed my CBT and both Mod 1 and 2 with Paul, passing first time under his tutoring. In between my CBT and Modules, he gave me really useful advice, and it really helped me when it came to taking the tests. He clearly cares a lot about getting people to ride safely, and is a well of knowledge for all things motorcycle!
If you're reading this Paul, cheers mate. You are an amazing instructor, and I will be pointing anyone else in your direction if they also want to learn.
And Thanks to all the CBT staff I briefly spoke to. You all were fantastic.

September 25, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This company doesn't do fair business

This company doesn't do fair business. The terms and conditions document requires candidates to possess a provisional licence and appropriate clothing. My son is 15 years and 11 months old, and he has a provisional driving licence, but he was not let to do the course on the day as he was not 16yrs old. I have complained to the company that their Ts&Cs document didn't mention the restriction. Also, we filled out the online form before the course, and I have put his DOB, so they know he is just turning 16 years old. They could advise us that he cannot take the course until he is fully 16 years old and could rebook for a month later. However, they accepted the booking and payment, stating that it was our responsibility to be aware of the restriction. So, why isn't this information included in the Terms and Conditions? They do not do fair trade, and business honesty is important; they should have advised us and made the necessary correction instead of just pursuing our money! What business is this?

October 4, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ EXCELENT

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I recently completed my CBT training at CBT West London, and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. The whole process was smooth, well-organised, and very professional.

A special mention goes to my instructor, Paul, who was absolutely brilliant. He was patient, clear in his instructions, and made sure I felt confident and safe at every stage of the training. Paul’s teaching style is supportive and encouraging, which really helped me improve quickly and enjoy the day.

I would highly recommend CBT West London and instructor Paul to anyone looking to complete their CBT. Excellent service, great value, and top-quality training!

September 23, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommended

Paul at the Chessington site was fantastic, extremely knowledgable and very personable when it came to teaching. One of the students on the course booked this specific site in order to be instructed by Paul, and I’ll do the same next time around!

Highly recommended

August 20, 2025
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Great school - well run - brutal feedback

I had a great day at the school yesterday. The whole thing was incredibly well organized and the focus on rider safety comes through on everything. I feel very ready to take to the road on a bike.

You’ll need a thick skin - however. The way the instructors give feedback is brutal and at times humiliating. My teachers at school (30 years ago) were nicer. However, provided you don’t mind being spoken to like a 5 year old you’ll be fine and it is all done in the spirit of keeping you safe.

July 26, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

An Amazing CBT Training Experience in…

An Amazing CBT Training Experience in Chessington with Ralph ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

I had an absolutely fantastic experience completing my CBT training in Chessington with Ralph as my trainer. From the very beginning, Ralph showed incredible patience and professionalism. He took the time to explain every instruction clearly and thoroughly, making sure I understood each part before moving on.

His calm and supportive approach really helped build my confidence, especially as someone new to riding. No question was too small, and he always made sure we felt safe and comfortable at every stage of the training.

Thanks to Ralph’s excellent guidance and dedication, I successfully completed my CBT and left feeling fully prepared and informed. I can confidently say he’s a 5-star instructor, and I would highly recommend him to anyone looking to take their CBT. Thank you, Ralph!

July 4, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Mod 1

I’ve just passed my Mod 1 motorcycle test and I’m absolutely over the moon! Big thanks to CBT West London for the amazing training and support throughout my journey.

A special shout-out to my instructors, Claudiu and Geoff – both were fantastic. Their clear instruction, patience, and motivation made a huge difference and really helped me feel confident on test day. Every part of the training was well-structured and focused on helping me succeed.

The Mod 1 itself went smoothly – from the figure-of-eight to the emergency stop – and I felt fully prepared thanks to the guidance I received.

Now I’m excited and ready to tackle Mod 2! If you’re thinking about getting your motorcycle license, I highly recommend CBT West London – professional, friendly, and super helpful all the way through.❤️

July 4, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

5 Star Motorbike Training

I had an excellent experience with CBT West London throughout all of my motorbike training. Everyone was super friendly and helpful, always giving out sound advice and expert training. A lot of time is given to experience on the road and the feedback helps so much with preparing for the tests.
Special shout out to Claudio and Paul for their help and support building up to my Mod 2 on one of the hottest days of the year!
I would highly recommend them

June 30, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Had a fantastic experience at CBT West…

Had a fantastic experience at CBT West London – Motorcycle Training School. The entire process was smooth and well-organized, from booking to receiving the certificate. Instructor Paul was absolutely brilliant — patient, clear, and very encouraging throughout the training. As someone new to riding, I really appreciated the way he explained everything step-by-step and made sure we were confident before moving on. The bikes and safety gear provided were in excellent condition, and the environment felt very safe and supportive. Highly recommend this place to anyone looking to get their CBT done!

June 20, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommended

A great day with Paul and trainee instructor Geoff. Really good, practical and plain spoken instruction, just what me and my son needed. However, don't underestimate a CBT if, like us, you've never ridden a motorbike before. By the end of the day we were both exhausted! Thanks guys for a great first step on our motorcycling adventure.

May 30, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Told them in advance I was short and…

Told them in advance I was short and disabled told them the bike I was learning on.
Put me on a bike that was unsuitable I could just about touch the floor.
I managed to ace the teaching part fine despite struggling and kept saying I was because the bike was too big.
I’m 4ft11 disabled and this was put in the extra notes when booking that I needed extra brake throughout the day.
This was ignored.
The other instructor was nice and calm very soothing voice but he disappeared after an hour.
The instructor was rude, derogatory, made fun of people and just all around rude.
Gave everyone else waterproofs but not me.
The result of me being on a bike that was too big caused me to get pinned to the floor with this big bike on top of my leg !!!!!!
After that I was in pain but didn’t realise the severity of my injuries until I got home
Dislocated toe, my foot’s badly bruised and glad I wearing a back protector because I would have easily broken my back.

I didn’t notice how bad it was because of how cold I was.
I told the instructor out on the road I was struggling with the clutch and accelerating and even reaching the indicator because how cold and wet my hands was.

He told my partner he failed me over the speed because I couldn’t go the speed limit ? Pretty hard to go the speed limit when there a cross winds blowing me sideways on a bike I couldn’t control and my hands seeing up. I couldn’t do my safety checks because how unstable I was on the bike.

Also side note telling my helmet isn’t accredited when it one of the most well known brands with a British gold motorsport sticker on the back that I got from a well respected bike shop in Dorset shows you had no idea what you wear talking about.

My and biker partner has been riding for a very long time and he has the same stickers.

And you made everyone feel like crap today kindness and understanding goes a long way I’ll make sure no one goes with this company because everyone today hated the experience.
£225 to be put on innapropriate clapped out motorbikes and to have your answers get responses that were rude!

Didn’t like the jokes about being politically correct and comments about immigrants.

And if your a woman deffo avoid they are highly misogynistic

May 27, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Today I pass my CBT in Walton-up-thems

Today I pass my CBT in Walton-up-thems
Because of the good instructors and environment and I'm so happy first I made many mistakes but helped of the instructors finely I get it my CBT certificate and I recommended to everyone.

May 26, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Would recommend

I had my CBT in Walton-on-Thames. So lucky to have a friendly & knowledgeable instructor who was able to help me understand my mistakes & get me one step closer to being on the road.

May 26, 2025
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