How I blagged my MOD2

The long awaited sequel to my CBT story! A story of true deception on how I blagged my way to becoming a biker! If you haven't watched the CBT story you can find it here: • How I crashed and stil...
I hope you find this video amusing and informative on the test process in the UK and if you're nervous and anxious about you're bike test some comfort in knowing you're not alone!
My gear featured in this video and where I bought it from (might have to click variants to get the colours):
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• Knox Urbane Pro:
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• John Doe Mono Pioneer Aramid Jeans:
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• Falco Aviator Boots :
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• Kriega R20 Backpack:
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• QuadLock Phone Mount:
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• X-803 Helmet:
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• Sena 30K:
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• Insta360 Go2
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• GoPro Helmet Mount:
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• GoPro Hero 4, 5 Session and 7:
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  • @mrnoisy4883
    @mrnoisy4883 Жыл бұрын

    Going off course is not a fail as long as you do what you do safely.

  • @LukesHardware

    @LukesHardware

    Жыл бұрын

    This is very true, however, you can be failed for something you shouldn't be failed on and that should always be taken into account as well. My friend recently failed his Mod 2 test for making an incorrect turn on the un-aided ride portion of the test, nowhere on the internet have I found something that says this is reason to fail, on the contrary all the advice seems to say exactly what you've said, even instructors in videos have said it's not a fail. So keep in mind that an asshole is an asshole, the second time my friend attempted the mod 2 he was given another instructor that seemed just as bad so he explained the situation to the test center and they assigned another instructor, friend passed with no minors.

  • @osker450

    @osker450

    11 ай бұрын

    True I went off course on my independent riding he started it straight from the test centre told me to follow signs for Liverpool but as I'd come round a roundabout and entered the 3rd exit I realised I was in the wrong lane so I stayed in lane as traffic was bad and would of been dangerous to try squeeze over so I went round the next round about In the lane I was in stopped next to sports direct in st Helens he told me to just follow his directions didn't even mention it back at the test centre and passed few minors for riding to close to parked cars and going 20 in a 30 but the road was wet

  • @audie-cashstack-uk4881

    @audie-cashstack-uk4881

    10 ай бұрын

    This is why mirrors is used to fail you a lot it's imposable to say you did or didn't tests are not just pa's fail you also have quaters for how many they pass per month week day and tnetesters own opinions and moods etc I failed twice car etc at a test centre goverment wanted closed they where delibratly failing people to increase the test waiting lists to keep there jobs I changed test centres and passed I was warned about it by the instructors....on my first test I drove out the test centre a lad went from road side to centre whotch was fenced off so she had fo get all the way around the fenced ares to cross the second side of the road she ws behind the centre fence ob the opposite side the tester slammed the brakes on and demanded we return to the test centre BLATANT FRAUD MY NEW INSTRUCTOR WHO I HAD JUST started with said TOLD you so now re book at gypsy Lane these lot are doing it on purpose this was narbough road Leicester a test centre that was later closed down

  • @TheKisekiNut
    @TheKisekiNut Жыл бұрын

    Just passed my Mod 2 today, there's not really a feeling like it! Can't wait to start shopping around!

  • @yodomcat

    @yodomcat

    Жыл бұрын

    Massive congrats! Welcome to the clan! 🤙🏻

  • @Bob-ts2tu

    @Bob-ts2tu

    5 ай бұрын

    it's a bit late for a reply, but i too was elated & fist pumping at passing both mod1 & 2, just after my 62nd birthday, when not much gets me too giddy these days, 43 years after passing my car test :)

  • @RoadsUncharted
    @RoadsUncharted15 күн бұрын

    I only passed my mod 2 because ironically I had thought I had failed in the first 10 minutes. I failed to understand the examiners instructions due to comms issues on a roundabout and had gone into lane 2 on roundabout where I was supposed to be proceeding straight, Only realised he said 2 not 3 when I saw him in lane 1 in his car at the roundabout. I just went around the roundabout twice to ensure I wasn’t being dangerous but i thought as I hadn’t followed his instructions i would have failed. Straight after that I calmed down and started riding normal as I believed I was no longer under any pressure as I had already failed in my mind. I got back to the test centre and was told i passed, with the only errors being that i went 22 in a 20, and not seeing a large pothole in the road on a negative camber turn i nearly hit the pothole but was more focussed on the positioning for the turn.

  • @yodomcat

    @yodomcat

    15 күн бұрын

    Ahh you had a car too! Did that throw you off like me? I had no clue which car he was due to buzzy mirrors at least with a bike they’re on your shoulder.

  • @eliotsfm
    @eliotsfm3 ай бұрын

    I love this so much xD I'm dyslexic too and have had so much difficulty following instructors directions in training, like one instructor said take the "NEXT right" so i took the first right available thinking "oh the next one available, got it" and he was all "no not that one, the NEXT one!" so i thought "of course my mistake", then on a different day with another instructor they said take the "next left" and remembering my previous error i thought "I SO got this" and took note of the approaching left turn and disregarded it and continued on to the famed proverbial "NEXT" left. "You missed the turn!" cried the instructor! WTF!!!!!!😭 I passed my Mod 2 yesterday miraculously, I missed the exit i was supposed to take on a small roundabout that was a very small lane right next to a separate No-Entry lane⛔ and seeing the sign my brain anxiously combined both lanes into one mythical no-entry lane, and i completely breezed right past it with my left indicator still ON and the examiner was utterly flummoxed at my mistake and i thought for sure i failed but continued on to at least get some practice, and low and behold because there where no other vehicles anywhere near the roundabout it wasn't a serious fault and i passed! still doesn't feel real and i can't stop thinking about how lucky I was 🥶

  • @yodomcat

    @yodomcat

    3 ай бұрын

    Haha but on the plus side we understand IKEA instructions! 😹😹 congrats for passing mate 👍🏻

  • @veldringr
    @veldringr Жыл бұрын

    Laughing hard with that story. Brilliant! I've had quite a bad experience on the day before mod1. Hit gravel on the road, panicked on a 600cc with no ABS - and had a nasty fall, bike landed on my leg, injured my knee ligaments and sprained my ankle. Went on the next day and passed mod1 with no faults. The hardest for me was to park the bike from one bay to the next. I could barely put that leg down so not many options in U-turn! I'm having my mod 2 in two weeks and getting stressed about it :)

  • @yodomcat

    @yodomcat

    Жыл бұрын

    Well done mate for still going ahead! With that determination you know you have no choice but to pass! So best of luck for MOD2! Later (get riding on your own for a bit) after about 6 months after you pass take the MC1 course (video on my channel) as he covers braking with and without ABS on your own bike. Very worthwhile 👍

  • @veldringr

    @veldringr

    Жыл бұрын

    @@yodomcat great advice, and thank you so much for the positive vibes! Crossing fingers it will go well. I can't wait!

  • @veldringr

    @veldringr

    Жыл бұрын

    @@yodomcat Update: First time on my MOD2 I failed. Completely my fault, I just was too overwhelmed with the process, and even the bike in the open road -overthinking everything, making it very easy to make the wrong decision. I went home and life just went on for the next 5 weeks, distancing myself completely from motorcycling. I re-booked on a whim and went back for 1 lesson and then a 2nd attempt. Everything clicked, felt absolutely comfortable, and passed the test! Today, I found a nice 2010 F800R ABS with 30k miles on it, and put down the deposit. Good times

  • @yodomcat

    @yodomcat

    Жыл бұрын

    @@veldringr well done mate! Welcome to the clan! Some days are just not the day; go home park up and ride again another day. Also nice choice of bike! Great large end starter bike 🤙🏻

  • @veldringr

    @veldringr

    Жыл бұрын

    @@yodomcat thank you, and happy to be in the clan! I have zero experience with BMW bikes, but I saw it in the showroom and was stunned! It seems relatively easy to take care of, and is well documented online. Also found the service DVD on wikiBMW which makes things quite straightforward.

  • @reddlocks
    @reddlocks2 жыл бұрын

    I also had my first Mod 2 in Kettering with the examiner in the car! Also totally threw me. Also failed me 😂

  • @azrafchowdhury1488
    @azrafchowdhury1488 Жыл бұрын

    I enjoyed your story, well done mate 🎉🎉

  • @chrisb4504
    @chrisb4504 Жыл бұрын

    I had an issue too with u turn and feet. Cracked it once I was told to look up and into distance instead of looking down at curb/line area.

  • @peterkenworthy9219
    @peterkenworthy92192 жыл бұрын

    Well I never , you little rascal ( great white lie ) .. and I thought it was only me who had anxiety y sickness as you described .. My heart goes out to all those with crippling anxiety, but it can be done as Don y Myself (Pedro) have proven .. Thanks for the video , thanks for the dedication…

  • @LickyDischarge
    @LickyDischarge Жыл бұрын

    I got lucky in a slightly different way, about half way around my Mod2 test, we had to cross a very busy junction, I took my gap but he could not follow on his bike. I was off in the distance by quite a way, while accidentally doing 30 in a 20🙈, fortunately he caught me up after the limit turned back into a 30/40.

  • @newbieriderreviews
    @newbieriderreviews2 жыл бұрын

    Good move man! hahaha blagged the "i couldn't hear you" game haha!!

  • @garrypepperman
    @garrypepperman2 жыл бұрын

    That was funny and you played it real cool👍

  • @scarlet9323
    @scarlet9323 Жыл бұрын

    I’m a returning biker, who stumbled upon your vlog and had a laugh with this. I’d have done the same. ❤

  • @yodomcat

    @yodomcat

    Жыл бұрын

    Haha I can still remember how still my head was! 😂😂

  • @Ineedyoulou
    @Ineedyoulou Жыл бұрын

    I can ride motorbikes & have been since I was 15. I'm 49 now & always wanted to do my bike test because I love bikes. I have had my car licence since 1992 & I'm thinking shall this be the year I do my full bike test. I'm just so bloody nervous because I want it so bad :(

  • @yodomcat

    @yodomcat

    Жыл бұрын

    That was the same for me, I wanted it so bad I was sick as a dog test day.

  • @amiableHauke
    @amiableHauke9 ай бұрын

    Hello fellow Northamptonian. Loved the story. I am currently on an 125cc and looking to do my Mod1 & 2 in November. For some reason they do not do Mods in Northampton anymore, so for me it is going to be Mod1 in Leicester and Mod2 in Banbury! Anyway, I was just wondering whether you have any personal tips for Mod2. It has been 27 years since my last practical test (car), so not too sure what to expect... Cheers and ride save!

  • @yodomcat

    @yodomcat

    9 ай бұрын

    It is a shame we have to venture from the shire… 😂 best tip someone told me for mod2 is imagine the examiner is your sat nav talking to you. Also don’t get thrown (like I did) if they go in a car. They are still the sat nav talking to you. 👍🏻

  • @templer3445
    @templer3445 Жыл бұрын

    It's not a geography test, it's a myth that you fail for going off route, the examiner is just looking for a safe ride that's all !

  • @yodomcat

    @yodomcat

    Жыл бұрын

    That’s right can’t fail you for going off route. In theory you could ride wherever you want, ignore the examiner, so long as you ride correctly and don’t do anything wrong you should pass… but I wouldn’t advise it 😂😂

  • @shainexxxsescrimshaw7605
    @shainexxxsescrimshaw7605 Жыл бұрын

    I'll remember that one for my test, if in doubt don't nod

  • @isloo5978
    @isloo5978 Жыл бұрын

    Hi there, did my cbt from the same karmez Northampton the previous weel and have got the new lexmoto rss125! Do you happen to live in Northampton as well?

  • @yodomcat

    @yodomcat

    Жыл бұрын

    Yup Northants massive!

  • @ransomedavis2208
    @ransomedavis22089 ай бұрын

    yes going off course isnt a fail, as long as its done in a safe manner, To read your headlining title i thought you passed the test without doing anything haha now that would have been awesome.

  • @yodomcat

    @yodomcat

    9 ай бұрын

    Haha like the computer games! PERSUASION +20 😂😂

  • @lightinthenight9860
    @lightinthenight98603 ай бұрын

    What exhaust ? IT SOUNDS SOOO GOOD

  • @yodomcat

    @yodomcat

    3 ай бұрын

    That was the pro-race with the standard headers and cat. 👍🏻

  • @Bob-ts2tu
    @Bob-ts2tu5 ай бұрын

    it seems strange to say, but I think that the only time i've ridden pretty perfect was on my Mod2 test lol, i made no mistakes and actually really enjoyed it, and the only comment the examiner made was that i was too far left in a left turn only lane, but said it was no biggie. I put it down to spending a year on a 125 learning, plus the great instructor i had and 3hr lesson the day before and the 1hr lesson before the test so key points were fresh. The mod one was a bit of a different story coz i did the first 6 excercises with no minors, but failed the last one, the speed avoidance, because my two efforts were 46kph when a 48kph would have probably been a pass, harsh i thought as it was wet, anyhoo I sorted it the 2nd time, albeit a few hundred quid worse off lol. but when i first started training for mod1 the bike felt so heavy and i was useless at figure 8's i thought id never get used to it lol so did extra training to feel more confident. btw enjoyed the story.

  • @yodomcat

    @yodomcat

    5 ай бұрын

    I hate test scenarios it stresses me out. But now I love advanced learning for like you described. I have the license they can’t take that away 😹

  • @reddlocks
    @reddlocks2 жыл бұрын

    That was so funny 🤣

  • @stevebee2865
    @stevebee2865 Жыл бұрын

    😂😂 what a great story. Got my mod 1& 2 end of the month. Ive banked this get out if i panic. 😂😂

  • @yodomcat

    @yodomcat

    Жыл бұрын

    Haha, do as I say not as I do! 🙈 best of luck 🤞🏻

  • @WolfyFam
    @WolfyFam Жыл бұрын

    A lot of people seem to say about the speed trap being an issue

  • @yodomcat

    @yodomcat

    Жыл бұрын

    I was slow in the speed trap but luckily got it together for the day. U-turns and not putting your foot down was my stress 😱

  • @kieran9654
    @kieran96549 ай бұрын

    Taking an a2 course next week with Karmenz buzzing for it

  • @yodomcat

    @yodomcat

    9 ай бұрын

    Nice one! Try not to crap your pants when Karl shouts at you 😂 but they’re the best! Massive overtraining which is what you want 👍🏻

  • @oneel2786
    @oneel2786 Жыл бұрын

    Passed my test 3 minors. Took my own bike and had it all done mod 1&2 for £150. I had all the instructor company’s looking at me like proper racists, they hate the fact someone does it direct 😂

  • @yodomcat

    @yodomcat

    Жыл бұрын

    Good for you mate, if you can why not! 👍🏻

  • @ellsappelle9929

    @ellsappelle9929

    Жыл бұрын

    Been thinking of doing the same! How did you get to and from the test centre on a 600 without a license? 👀

  • @jayp1902f

    @jayp1902f

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@ellsappelle9929 I don't remember where but I remember reading somewhere you could get temporary insurance ....but I'm not sure how you'd do that on a 600cc and the other was using a van and driving it there.

  • @AA-zx7zn

    @AA-zx7zn

    9 ай бұрын

    How did you get it there ?

  • @garrypepperman
    @garrypepperman2 жыл бұрын

    That was funny👍

  • @crumblymal8479
    @crumblymal84792 жыл бұрын

    👍Good one Dom .

  • @alexanderthegreat9663
    @alexanderthegreat9663 Жыл бұрын

    Can a mod 1 and mod 2 be done on a moped?

  • @yodomcat

    @yodomcat

    Жыл бұрын

    I believe you can for mod1 as it can be done on a 125cc, but for mod2 it needs to be a 600cc or above

  • @alexanderthegreat9663

    @alexanderthegreat9663

    Жыл бұрын

    @@yodomcat oh right I was under the impression A2 license can me done on a moped for automatic only

  • @yodomcat

    @yodomcat

    Жыл бұрын

    @@alexanderthegreat9663 you could be right, but my understanding is 600cc

  • @alexanderthegreat9663

    @alexanderthegreat9663

    Жыл бұрын

    @@yodomcat baffled myself. Thanks 👍

  • @techtinkerin

    @techtinkerin

    10 ай бұрын

    You can do A1 licence on a 125cc scooter but if it's auto then that's what you're stuck with.

  • @Matt7R
    @Matt7R Жыл бұрын

    All this BS people chat about examiners wanting you to pass vs fail to hit some invisible quota or to have passes vs fails under their belt - the fact of the matter is, most of the examiners are riders and they have a passion for riding, they all want everyone coming through their test centre to pass. Main reason is because they love bikes and want to share that love. Second reason and probably more common among the majority of examiners: a fail means more paperwork! They have to write up why you failed and submit the information to the DVSA. Examiners might seem like they're not enjoying your riding or getting a bit fed up when it looks like you're going to fail and you've literally just caused them more paperwork 😂 Don't believe the BS, just go out there and give it your best shot and most of all, try to enjoy it! It's riding after all!

  • @audie-cashstack-uk4881

    @audie-cashstack-uk4881

    10 ай бұрын

    That is fact don't even try that shit of course it's real everything in goverment is quoters and numbers you buffoon

  • @nunit
    @nunit Жыл бұрын

    😂😂😂 ooh this made me laugh 👍

  • @GaijinGamerGirl
    @GaijinGamerGirl9 ай бұрын

    My left ear enjoyed the video and its breaking audio

  • @Labgorilla
    @Labgorilla Жыл бұрын

    You legend!

  • @MrNowISee
    @MrNowISee13 күн бұрын

    story gave me a ptsd. got my mod2 tommorow

  • @yodomcat

    @yodomcat

    13 күн бұрын

    Haha don’t worry, you’ll be fine and if not.. well don’t move your head!! 😹😹

  • @MrNowISee

    @MrNowISee

    13 күн бұрын

    😂

  • @joshuajames1720
    @joshuajames172010 ай бұрын

    you little blagger! exactly what I would have done, nice!

  • @yodomcat

    @yodomcat

    10 ай бұрын

    Needs must! 🙈😂

  • @phill-w
    @phill-w Жыл бұрын

    👌😉🤣🤣🤣

  • @charlesbarnett2724
    @charlesbarnett27249 ай бұрын

    😂😂😂😂❤

  • @woofiooxx
    @woofiooxx Жыл бұрын

    I just listened to the whole video and still don’t get how you blagged you test … this click bait ?

  • @yodomcat

    @yodomcat

    Жыл бұрын

    You need to listen twenty times, like, subscribe and get ten more people to sub then you’ll unlock it 😏

  • @techtinkerin

    @techtinkerin

    10 ай бұрын

    Thanks for saving me the time👍😂 laters

  • @eleanortamburrini8336
    @eleanortamburrini8336 Жыл бұрын

    This is just nonsense with you liking the sound of your own voice

  • @yodomcat

    @yodomcat

    Жыл бұрын

    I guess you're not going to like and subscribe... 😢

  • @jimbob5bellies

    @jimbob5bellies

    Жыл бұрын

    @@yodomcat :🤣 I don't think it was nonsense! I can certainly relate to the anxiousness you describe. I felt *very* anxious and told the examiner as much. He was good though, professional but reassuring. Just passed Mod1 today, so looking around KZread for any interesting videos and enjoyed yours! 👍

  • @FaulksDigital

    @FaulksDigital

    Жыл бұрын

    Ah, loser. Dude this was a great video. Thoroughly enjoyed!!

  • @jackjackson4836
    @jackjackson48362 ай бұрын

    Foot down isn’t fail, is a minor. You fail if you show you can’t control the bike.

  • @yodomcat

    @yodomcat

    Ай бұрын

    Mod1 foot down is a fail when performing manoeuvres