It did have the independent ride bit yes!
It was direct access yes!
And I will post a piccie of me and the beast as soon as I can!
hope that answers the questions,
The ride back from the test centre was the most fun I've ever had. My instructor was mental, he was on a yamaha R1 with a race can, tiny number plate and indicators, pulling wheelies and getting his knee down on corners, I was ragging it to keep up. I thought to myself, don't go and kill yourself 20 minutes after passing.