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VX57 AFU

2007 Triumph Speedmaster

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

52,427 mi
Last recorded52,427 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Triumph Speedmaster10,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX57 AFU
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeedmaster
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 52,427 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 52,408 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 52,024 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 47,781 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swinging arm bearings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 47,778 miles

Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swinging arm bearings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 47,690 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect bulb pointing up (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel hub excessively worn sprocket carrier bearing (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 44,264 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 44,246 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 44,143 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 43,997 miles

Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Drive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (k) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 33,074 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 23,568 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 22,122 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Dec 2016 22,122 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 20,204 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2015 20,204 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 15,602 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2013 11,262 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 11,262 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 8,414 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 4,634 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2011 4,634 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 928 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Speedmaster?

Based on 12,407 MOT tests across 1,030 vehicles.

87.8%
Pass Rate
657
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
1,030
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 65
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 61
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 58
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 40
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 32
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VX57 AFU is a 2007 Triumph Speedmaster in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2007 Triumph Speedmaster models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 10,316 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 Speedmaster fails its MOT is exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX57 AFU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Speedmaster typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 19 years old, this Triumph Speedmaster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VX57 AFU is a 2007 Triumph Speedmaster, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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