I had my cbt 2 June 2026 with Rob and Scott they were both so very professional kind answered all and every question they made it a really friendly and happy day i could not recommend them enough. C... See more

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Switch locationCircular Road East Lower, Circular Road East Lower, CO2 7SZ Colchester, GB
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I cant praise or recommend the instructors at Phoenix Colchester enough. Last year I passed my CBT (2nd time) with Scott and Rob who where fantastic. This year I booked my Mod 1 and Mod 2 with t... See more
I’m not a big one for reviews but I really just wanted to give my CBT instructor Scott a shout out. He genuinely cares and is passionate about what he does. He makes the day a laugh and enjoyable... See more
Just got my full bike license through phoenix. From day one doing my cbt until now I really enjoyed the experience. I found scott very helpful and approachable with any questions I had. Would highly r... See more
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About Phoenix Motorcycle Training - Colchester
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Our motorcycle training centres offer motorcycle CBT courses, CBT renewal training, motorcycle training for Mod 1 and Mod 2 of the UK motorcycle licence test and teach students how to ride a motorcycle safely, confidently and competently on UK roads. With motorcycle training schools across the UK, there is sure to be a training centre near you!
When you learn to ride a motorbike with us, you’ll reach test standards in the shortest and most cost-effective way possible.
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Circular Road East Lower, Circular Road East Lower, CO2 7SZ, Colchester, United Kingdom
- 01206 621066

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CBT With Scott
Just had my CBT with Scott, couldn’t of asked for a better instructor. He was very thorough with training and made sure me and the other trainee fully understood everything. Couldn’t recommend this place anymore!!
Best Motorcycle School with Amazing Training
Special thanks to my driving instructor
Scott Patterson for putting me at my ease and relaxed for the day of CBT driving test which I passed on 21/08/21. It was a great journey from the first minute of my Introduction to Motorcycle Course at Phoenix Motorcycle Training school. He is a fantastic driving instructor – always good humoured, patient, a natural educator who explains everything simply and with precision and who is a pleasure to spend time learning to drive with and also an amazing person to be around. I came to driving quite late in life and was a bit nervous but he was superb all the way enabling me to sail through all and at my own pace. I had a great time !!! I am really thankful to him and motorcycle school for this wonderful experience.
Colchester site.. fantastic!!
Did my cbt with my son today at the Colchester site, was brilliant!! Scott and rob are hilarious, put us at ease, we’re extremely professional and I couldn’t recommend them highly enough! Thanks so much for an amazing day
Mod 1 test and training
I used Phoenix motorcycle training in Colchester for my mod 1 training and test. All three members of staff I met were all very friendly and helpful throughout. My instructor for the two days was a guy called Paul, he's a friendly guy whilst still very informative and to the point. You can clearly tell he knows his stuff and knows how to teach people exactly what they need to know and uses his many years of experience well.
CBT experience
Done my 3rd CBT with Phoenix great experience would recommend for others, now looking at doing further training with them.
CBT training for a bike newbie.
Did my CBT training this weekend at Phoenix on a manual 125. Never ridden a motorbike before but Scott the instructor was fantastic. Great instruction but also put you at ease and made the experience thoroughly enjoyable. Covered everything I needed and made we want to rush out and buy my own bike.
Highly recommended.
Just got in from being trained by Scott…
Just got in from being trained by Scott at Phoenix motorcycles Training Colchester and i cant thank him enough. Made the whole day easy to understand and enjoyable. Great team to use to gain your CBT certificate while having a i bit of a laugh along the way.
Will be using again for my Mod 1 and 2.
CBT Test
Took my CBT a few days ago. Had Scott and Rob as our instructors for the day, both were extremely patient, helpful and a great sense of humour which made the day go by a lot easier. Our on road experience was by far my most favourite of the day. It gave me loads more confidence on my own bike and on the roads.
I will 100% be coming back to phoenix for my Mod 1 & 2! Highly recommended! Thanks again guys!
Alex
CBT Training
I retook my CBT with Scott. I found the training fun aswell as informative. Not only did Scott tell me what bad habits I have, he gave me advice and demonstrations on how to correct them. I Highly recommend these guys and when I'm ready will definitely do my full licence with them!
Returning to motorcycling after doing a…
Returning to motorcycling after doing a cbt 20 years ago, I booked my cbt and mod 1 through this company. Extremely helpful, they explain everything about the bike and riding clearly and friendly. Was very nervous on test day and they have made me feel more at ease and reassuring. These instructors have huge amounts of knowledge and couldn't recommend enough. Passed 1st time with special thanks to Paul and Scott for sharing their knowledge. Scott did make me chuckle on training day when he did the mod1 course in about 2 minutes on a bmw gs 1200 like it was as easy as walking in a straight line.
Simon Taylor.
Great bike instruction
Just got back from doing my CBT with Scott today. What a great day! A very patient and informative instructor who is able to coach and guide you through all the skills you need really clearly and put you at ease too!
Will be going back to these guys to complete the rest of my bike training ASAP!
Thank you!
Just taken my CBT test today with…
Just taken my CBT test today with Scott, it’s my third over the many years, I was surprised how detailed and informative he was, things never explained in my previous two with another company. He was very patient and explained things according to who he was teaching. Hopefully will be taking extra courses to build up my knowledge to go for my test in the future. Thank you for the memorable water ride also and his tea making skills were out of this world. Regards niki
Dream Team
Just wanted to say a huge thanks to you all at Phoenix for helping me pass my CBT then my Mod 1 and today finally my Mod 2.
The instructors, Scott, Paul and Peter went out of the way to help me with nerves etc after a shocking experience at another school. Your approach to teaching by all is fantastic and you made me feel relaxed at all times, even when I messed up.
Be assured I will be recommending you guys to everyone I know.
Thanks again 🎉🎉🏍🏍
I took my cbt with Scott and he made…
I took my cbt with Scott and he made everything so easy and made me feel comfortable on the bike and when I didn't know and was messing up he kept calm and showed me and I was sorted I would recommend to anyone and everyone doing bike lessons
Passed my CBT at Colchester today.Not…
Passed my CBT at Colchester today.Not having ridden a bike for 38 years Scott was amazing cool calm and totally collected!!! Peter was also very helpful with booking and admin. You couldn't wish for a better team. Will be doing my full bike test early next year with them. I can't express enough they are THE BEST.
Many thanks guys. Phil B.
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