Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2007 Keeway Speed?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2007 Keeway Speed?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2007 Keeway Speed?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2007 Keeway Speed reliable?

Based on MOT data from 108 vehicles, the 2007 Keeway Speed has a first-time MOT pass rate of 73.4%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2007 Keeway Speed?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2007 Keeway Speed are: Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (44% of vehicles), Drive chain slightly loose (32% of vehicles), Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (29.6% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2007 Keeway Speed?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Keeway Speed (2007)

108 real MOT outcomes analysed • 73.4% first-time pass rate

2007 Keeway Speed

CarHunch analysed 108 real MOT records for the 2007 Keeway Speed. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2007 Keeway Speed has a first-time MOT pass rate of just 48.2%, well below the UK average of 80%, making it a genuinely unreliable choice for buyers seeking dependable transport. With 15.7% of vehicles having recorded dangerous defects at some point, safety concerns add weight to this verdict.

These machines are typically low-mileage (median 10,320 miles), suggesting many are old stock or weekend-use bikes rather than hard-worked commuters, yet still fail MOTs at double the normal rate. Owners should expect to address an average of 1.12 failures and 4.5 advisories per test—straightforward wear items mostly, but the sheer frequency indicates chronic build or maintenance issues. Before buying one, get a pre-purchase inspection from a mechanic familiar with Chinese scooters, as factory quality appears inconsistent.

We have limited data for the 2007 Keeway Speed — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

73.4%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

15.7%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.12

Over 4.1 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

10k

Middle half: 7k–16k

For context

These stats describe 108 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 108 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Other issues 44%

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive · Drive chain excessively loose

Lighting 32%

Drive chain slightly loose · Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn · Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. · …

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Tyre wear 29.6%

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 15.2%

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn · Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies · Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Suspension & steering 14.4%

Steering headbearing has slight free play · Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2007.

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Based on MOT data from 108 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 15.7% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Mileage Distribution

Most 2007 Keeway Speed vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

10,320

typical

6,988

low mileage

15,915

high mileage

Half of all 2007 Keeway Speed vehicles fall between 6,988 and 15,915 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 6,988 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 6,988–15,915 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2007 Keeway Speeds sit.

⚠ Over 21,485 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2007 Keeway Speed — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 46% of 2007 Keeway Speeds are still active.

Numbers are declining — 13 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2016 (46% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2016.

MOT History Averages

4.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.12

Avg failures per vehicle

4.5

Avg advisories per vehicle

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