Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2007 Triumph Speedmaster?

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 Triumph Speedmaster?

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 Triumph Speedmaster?

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.

How many 2007 Triumph Speedmaster vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

22% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2007 Triumph Speedmaster reliable?

Based on MOT data from 100 vehicles, the 2007 Triumph Speedmaster has a first-time MOT pass rate of 89%, 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 Triumph Speedmaster?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2007 Triumph Speedmaster are: Exhaust noisy (129.5% of vehicles), Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (59.8% of vehicles), Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (44.3% 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 Triumph Speedmaster?

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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Triumph Speedmaster (2007)

100 real MOT outcomes analysed • 89% first-time pass rate

2007 Triumph Speedmaster

CarHunch analysed 100 real MOT records for the 2007 Triumph Speedmaster. 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 Triumph Speedmaster passes its MOT first time in 89% of cases, comfortably above the UK average of 80%, which is a solid endorsement—though the 22% of vehicles that have recorded a dangerous defect at some point should give buyers pause. These bikes are running relatively light at just under 12,000 miles on average, suggesting most examples haven't been thrashed, which likely explains the strong pass rate for an 18-year-old machine.

The typical Speedmaster racks up 7 advisories per test, pointing to incremental wear rather than catastrophic failures, but averaging 1.7 actual failures per vehicle indicates that when something does go wrong, it tends to be fixable rather than terminal. Before committing to one, have a pre-purchase inspection specifically check the areas flagged most often in advisories—usually brakes, exhausts, and lighting on bikes of this age—rather than relying on MOT history alone.

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

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 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

89%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

22%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.69

Over 13.6 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

10k

Middle half: 6k–16k

For context

These stats describe 100 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 100 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Exhaust & emissions 129.5%

Exhaust noisy · Rear Exhaust noisy · Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording

Tyre wear 59.8%

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm

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

Brake wear 44.3%

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort · Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort · …

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

Lighting 25.8%

Drive chain slightly loose · Headlamp aim too high · Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. · …

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

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2007.

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Based on MOT data from 100 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 22% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 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 →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (99%)	99	88.9%	1.71

Mileage Distribution

Most 2007 Triumph Speedmaster 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.

10,375

typical

5,965

low mileage

15,801

high mileage

Half of all 2007 Triumph Speedmaster vehicles fall between 5,965 and 15,801 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 5,965 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.

✓ 5,965–15,801 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2007 Triumph Speedmasters sit.

⚠ Over 21,331 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2007 Triumph Speedmaster — Still on the Road

Most 2007 Triumph Speedmasters are still being driven.

64 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 77% 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.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

13.6

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.69

Avg failures per vehicle

7.1

Avg advisories per vehicle

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