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Key Facts: Japan Moped Theory Exam

16+

Minimum Age

Tokyo Metropolitan Police moped licence procedures: https://www.keishicho.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/menkyo/menkyo/annai/gentsuki/tetsuzuki16.html

48

Moped Written-Test Benchmark Questions

Tokyo Metropolitan Police administrative re-exam guidance: https://www.keishicho.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/menkyo/torishimari/gyosei/saishiken/gyosei12.html

45 points

Passing Benchmark

Tokyo Metropolitan Police administrative re-exam guidance: https://www.keishicho.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/menkyo/torishimari/gyosei/saishiken/gyosei12.html

2025-04-01

Moped Category Update Effective Date

National Police Agency motorcycle and moped licence update: https://www.npa.go.jp/bureau/traffic/menkyo/menkyo_nirinsha.html

125 cc / 4.0 kW

Updated Low-Output Moped Scope

National Police Agency motorcycle and moped licence update: https://www.npa.go.jp/bureau/traffic/menkyo/menkyo_nirinsha.html

JPY 3,950 + JPY 5,250

Tokyo Licensing Fees Plus Moped Course Fee

Tokyo Metropolitan Police moped licence procedures

Not published

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Japan moped licence applicants must be at least 16 and take a written theory test through the prefectural police licensing process. Tokyo guidance gives a 48-question, 45-point moped written-test benchmark in its re-exam table and lists Tokyo fees of JPY 1,600 for the test, JPY 2,350 for issuance, and JPY 5,250 for the moped course. From April 1, 2025, NPA guidance adds 125 cc-or-less motorcycles limited to 4.0 kW or less to the moped licence category while preserving moped traffic-rule preparation such as 30 km/h discipline, no expressway use, and two-stage right turns where required.

Sample Japan Moped Theory Practice Questions

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1What is the minimum age for a moped licence applicant in Japan?
A.15 years old
B.16 years old
C.18 years old
D.20 years old
Explanation: Tokyo Metropolitan Police states that a person applying for a moped licence must be at least 16 years old. This is a basic eligibility fact for the Japan moped licence written test.
2Which authority administers moped licence testing in places such as Tokyo?
A.Convenience stores
B.Prefectural police and public safety commission licensing offices
C.Private petrol stations
D.Insurance companies
Explanation: Moped licensing is handled through prefectural police driver licensing systems, such as the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department in Tokyo. Applicants should follow the rules and appointment process for the prefecture where they apply.
3Tokyo re-exam guidance lists the moped written test benchmark as which format and passing standard?
A.20 questions with 16 points required
B.30 questions with 24 points required
C.48 questions with 45 points required
D.100 questions with 70 points required
Explanation: Tokyo Metropolitan Police re-exam guidance lists the moped written test as 48 questions with 45 points required to pass. This is a useful benchmark when preparing for moped theory questions.
4From April 1, 2025, which added vehicle type is covered by Japan's moped licence category according to the NPA update?
A.Any motorcycle up to 250 cc
B.Motorcycles of 125 cc or less that are limited to 4.0 kW or less
C.All three-wheeled passenger cars
D.Expressway-capable large motorcycles
Explanation: The National Police Agency states that from April 1, 2025, the moped licence category also covers motorcycles of 125 cc or less when they are limited to 4.0 kW or less. The update does not turn a moped licence into an ordinary motorcycle licence.
5Before the 2025 category update, what traditional engine-size boundary was associated with Japan's moped licence?
A.50 cc or less
B.125 cc with no power limit
C.400 cc or less
D.No engine-size boundary
Explanation: The traditional moped category covered mopeds of 50 cc or less. The 2025 update adds certain 125 cc-or-less motorcycles only when they are limited to 4.0 kW or less.
6A 125 cc motorcycle is covered by the updated moped category only if it is limited to what maximum rated output?
A.2.0 kW or less
B.4.0 kW or less
C.8.0 kW or less
D.No output limit applies
Explanation: The NPA update uses a 4.0 kW-or-less power limit for 125 cc-or-less motorcycles included in the moped category. Displacement alone is not enough for the updated category.
7May a moped licence rider use an expressway in Japan?
A.Yes, if the rider stays in the left lane
B.Yes, only at night
C.No, mopeds must not use expressways or motor-vehicle-only roads
D.Yes, if the moped is new
Explanation: Moped riders must not use expressways or motor-vehicle-only roads. A small vehicle size, left-lane travel, or newer machine does not remove that road-access restriction.
8What is the general maximum speed for a moped on ordinary roads in Japan unless a lower limit applies?
A.20 km/h
B.30 km/h
C.50 km/h
D.60 km/h
Explanation: Mopeds are generally limited to 30 km/h on ordinary roads. A rider must also go slower when signs, traffic, weather, or visibility make 30 km/h unsafe.
9At a red traffic light, where should a moped rider normally stop?
A.Past the crosswalk so drivers can see the rider
B.Before the stop line or before the crosswalk if there is no stop line
C.In the middle of the intersection
D.Beside pedestrians on the sidewalk
Explanation: A red signal requires the rider to stop before the stop line. If there is no stop line, the rider should stop before entering the crosswalk or intersection conflict area.
10A yellow traffic light appears while you can still stop safely before the intersection. What should you do?
A.Accelerate to beat the red light
B.Stop before entering the intersection
C.Sound the horn and continue
D.Move onto the sidewalk
Explanation: A yellow light warns that the signal is changing and you should stop if you can do so safely. Accelerating at yellow increases crash risk and is especially dangerous on a small two-wheeled vehicle.

About the Japan Moped Theory Exam

The Japan Driving Theory Test - Moped Licence practice bank prepares applicants for the written knowledge test used in the moped licensing process administered by prefectural police and public safety commissions. Tokyo Metropolitan Police confirms that moped licence applicants take a written test and must be at least 16 years old. Tokyo re-exam guidance lists the moped written test benchmark as 48 questions with 45 points required to pass. The bank also reflects the National Police Agency update effective April 1, 2025: the moped licence category includes traditional 50 cc-or-less mopeds and also 125 cc-or-less motorcycles limited to 4.0 kW or less.

Assessment

Tokyo Metropolitan Police re-exam guidance lists the moped written test as 48 questions with 45 points required to pass. New moped licence applicants take a written test through the prefectural licensing process; in Tokyo, applicants who pass also complete a moped course before licence issuance.

Time Limit

Not published on the referenced Tokyo Metropolitan Police moped licence and re-exam pages

Passing Score

45 points required out of 48 questions in Tokyo's moped written re-exam benchmark

Exam Fee

Tokyo lists JPY 1,600 test fee and JPY 2,350 licence issuance fee, for JPY 3,950 in licensing fees; the separate moped course fee is JPY 5,250 (Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department and prefectural public safety commissions)

Japan Moped Theory Exam Content Outline

Tokyo official logistics

Written-Test Eligibility and Administration

Minimum age 16, Tokyo and prefectural police administration, written-test application flow, physical eligibility checks, Tokyo test and issuance fees, and the moped course step before Tokyo licence issuance

Tokyo re-exam benchmark

Question Count and Passing Standard

Tokyo's administrative re-exam guidance lists the moped written test as 48 questions with 45 points required to pass, providing the benchmark used in this practice metadata

NPA 2025 category update

Moped Vehicle Scope

Traditional 50 cc-or-less mopeds and the April 1, 2025 NPA update covering 125 cc-or-less motorcycles limited to 4.0 kW or less within the moped licence category

Core theory coverage

Signs, Signals, and Intersections

Traffic lights, flashing signals, police directions, stop lines, no-entry signs, prohibition signs, mandatory signs, lane markings, railroad crossings, and intersection visibility

Japan-specific moped rules

Road Position, Turns, Speed, and Road Access

Left-side traffic, keeping left on ordinary roads, two-stage right turns where required, small-turn sign exceptions, 30 km/h speed discipline, and expressway restrictions

Safe-riding judgment

Vulnerable Users, Rider Readiness, and Emergencies

Pedestrian and cyclist protection, children and elderly pedestrians, blind spots, parked vehicles, helmet and protective clothing, alcohol, fatigue, wet roads, vehicle checks, accidents, and breakdowns

How to Pass the Japan Moped Theory Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 45 points required out of 48 questions in Tokyo's moped written re-exam benchmark
  • Assessment: Tokyo Metropolitan Police re-exam guidance lists the moped written test as 48 questions with 45 points required to pass. New moped licence applicants take a written test through the prefectural licensing process; in Tokyo, applicants who pass also complete a moped course before licence issuance.
  • Time limit: Not published on the referenced Tokyo Metropolitan Police moped licence and re-exam pages
  • Exam fee: Tokyo lists JPY 1,600 test fee and JPY 2,350 licence issuance fee, for JPY 3,950 in licensing fees; the separate moped course fee is JPY 5,250

Keys to Passing

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Japan Moped Theory Study Tips from Top Performers

1Memorize the official logistics first: minimum age 16, prefectural police administration, Tokyo's 48-question/45-point moped written re-exam benchmark, and the Tokyo fee structure.
2Separate vehicle category facts from traffic rules: the 2025 NPA update adds 125 cc-or-less motorcycles limited to 4.0 kW or less, but moped riding rules still matter.
3Practice two-stage right-turn judgment until you can distinguish multi-lane or signed two-stage turns from intersections where a small-turn sign controls the method.
4Treat pedestrian and cyclist questions as priority safety questions. The best answer usually slows early, yields before the conflict point, and avoids squeezing through gaps.
5Review moped-specific risk factors: 30 km/h speed discipline, no expressway use, helmet use, wet paint and manholes, parked-car doors, bus and truck blind spots, and railroad-crossing duties.

Frequently Asked Questions

How old do I need to be for a Japan moped licence?

Tokyo Metropolitan Police states that moped licence applicants must be at least 16 years old.

Who administers the Japan moped licence written test?

Driver licensing is administered through prefectural public safety commission and police licensing offices. In Tokyo, the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department publishes the moped licence application process.

How many questions are on the Japan moped written test?

Tokyo's administrative re-exam guidance lists the moped written test as 48 questions. This practice bank uses that 48-question benchmark in the metadata and provides 100 practice questions.

What score is needed to pass the moped written test benchmark?

Tokyo's re-exam guidance lists 45 points as the passing requirement for the 48-question moped written test.

What changed for Japan mopeds on April 1, 2025?

The National Police Agency states that the moped licence category also covers 125 cc-or-less motorcycles limited to 4.0 kW or less, in addition to traditional 50 cc-or-less mopeds.

Can a Japan moped use expressways?

No. Moped theory preparation should treat expressways and motor-vehicle-only roads as prohibited for mopeds, including vehicles in the updated low-output 125 cc-or-less moped category.