Triumph Speed Triple (2007)
2007 Triumph Speed Triple
CarHunch analysed 456 real MOT records for the 2007 Triumph Speed Triple. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2007 Speed Triple passes its MOT on first attempt 86.6% of the time, comfortably ahead of the UK average of 80%, which is a genuinely positive sign for a bike now 17 years old. However, one in five of these machines have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is a legitimate concern if you're buying used and should prompt a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
These bikes are running relatively low mileage for their age—a median of just 12,697 miles suggests many have been garage queens or weekend toys—yet they're still averaging 1.71 failures and 5.6 advisories per test, indicating wear items like brake pads, cables, and lights are common issues. Before committing to purchase, insist on seeing a full MOT history and have a trusted motorcycle mechanic check the brakes, suspension, and electrics, as these are where problems cluster on ageing Speed Triples.
What to check before buying a 2007 Triumph Speed Triple
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 20.4% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (100%) | 455 | 86.6% | 1.71 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 83.3% | 1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2007 Triumph Speed Triple vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2007 Triumph Speed Triple vehicles fall between 8,606 and 18,141 miles.
2007 Triumph Speed Triple — Still on the Road
223 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 64% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
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