Can I ride a 50cc motorcycle in the UK with my NZ car licence?

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A little research now so I think that I can make this an answer.

As you say, your NZ licence is not suitable.

This government page says: "You must get a provisional licence and then a compulsory basic training (CBT) certificate to ride on public roads". So, you need a provisional licence. Following the link provided brings you here which says that you need a Government Gateway ID. This asks for lots of stuff such as a National Insurance number.

If it you are staying for a long time then it may be possible. As I said in comments, I helped a visiting non-UK niece get a provisional licence. She later passed the test and got a full licence but she was here for 3 years.

Certainly not practical and probably not even possible for a holiday.

Here, we have accelerated schemes for getting a full motorcycle licence. Look for one at home and get a full licence before you leave.

Edit

Links repaired.

Some additional data found by following the second link.

"If you don’t have an EU or EEA passport, you’ll need to send in a visa that proves you have permission to live in the UK".

Note, "permission to live", not just visit.

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