A test light has resistance, so it will prevent the motor from turning if the test light is used as the power lead. You should, however, see the test light lighting up in your scenario which would indicate current is flowing successfully through the motor (a good thing). Try hooking your motor up to the battery with two regular wires. Test wires with alligator clips are very convenient for these types of tests.
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