Up to February 1983 learner motorcycle riders could ride motorcycles with an engine capacity up to 250cc. In February 1983 the law changed limiting learner motorcycle riders to 125cc.

A kid I went to school with rolled up in a 250cc Suzuki at my first job (Asda). We all gaped at the power and ferocity of the beast. Better hope he passed his test, it would be his for just a few years.