CarVerify

Free Car Check

OU07 BYM

2007 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 1050cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

10,659 mi
Last recorded10,659 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Triumph Speed Triple13,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Triumph
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU07 BYM
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 10,659 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 10,629 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Aug 2024 10,623 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Stop lamp not working front brake light switch not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 10,522 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 10,392 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 10,385 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Mar 2021 10,377 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 10,205 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2020 10,205 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 9,950 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 8,996 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 8,665 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 8,665 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2015 8,413 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 8,413 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 27 Sep 2014 7,987 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 7,975 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 7 Oct 2013 6,625 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 5,917 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 27 Apr 2011 4,469 miles

chain slightly loose

left hand brake pad getting low

Pass 21 Apr 2010 2,940 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 2,905 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Triumph Speed Triple?

Based on 90,583 MOT tests across 8,756 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
772
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
8,756
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 724
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 359
reflector on motorcycle missing 285
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 269
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 237
Full Triumph Speed Triple reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

OU07 BYM is a 2007 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2007 Triumph Speed Triple models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 13,160 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Triumph Speed Triple fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 724 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OU07 BYM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Speed Triple typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 19 years old, this Triumph Speed Triple is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OU07 BYM?

You can check the full history of OU07 BYM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was OU07 BYM registered?

OU07 BYM is a 2007 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 17 March 2007.

Is OU07 BYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU07 BYM shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OU07 BYM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on OU07 BYM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.