Thanks for all the advice and the left-turn on the topic...lol!

I have one further question. Things are all progressing; got my eye test and forms stamped yesterday and am booked in with an English speaking instructor in a couple weeks.

However, I dont have a bike. Whats the deal with having a bike and riding on L plates while learning? I've heard rumour on here that you can buy a bigger bike and ride it on L plates?

I'm looking at getting one of the 'new' Royal Enfield Bullet classics (500cc - I'm a retro-head not a speed freak and always preferred the look of these bikes or the Triumph T100s). But model aside, could I ride a bike larger than 125cc while learning? Assuming that I get all the paperwork through for my provisional licence etc etc...

Cheers