If you have an old car liscience like mine, then no, and no need
for L plates either. but if you intend to ride a moped as a 16/17
year old and do not have a full car liscience, then you need to take a cbt test first. which is basic training off the public road and then followed on the public road.You can then ride with L plates for 2 years?As these rules are changing all the time,it
may be even harder now....