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Sparky good luck with the test
I suggest you buy a one piece waterproof suit, you can get them for under £50, they make a huge difference to the warmth!
Then buy your own helmet, you can get decent ones for the same sort of money. I couldn't bear to wear a helmet worn by anyone else.
As for boots, Dr Martens are pretty good, and of course can be worn off the bike, and if it is wet put plastic bags over your socks first. Or wellies!
Gloves are really important, cold hands make riding murderously miserable. Get the best you can, probably going to be as expensive as the helmet.