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L7 SDW

2013 Triumph Tiger

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests38 (27 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate71.1%

Mileage

210,401 mi
Last recorded210,401 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Triumph Tiger16,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL7 SDW
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

27 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 210,401 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 9 Sep 2025 210,401 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all (4.10 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 17 May 2025 54,898 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2025 54,861 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 202,163 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 54,821 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2024 54,804 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Wires hanging loose around front forks

Pass 13 Sep 2023 194,558 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 184,848 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 54,802 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 157,042 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 53,874 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 128,727 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 128,727 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 53,525 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 99,430 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 99,426 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 52,664 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 52,664 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 74,750 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 51,243 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2017 47,908 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 51,239 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 33,570 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 49,362 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 47,390 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 46,634 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 13 Mar 2014 46,634 miles

Rear Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 43,165 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 43,164 miles

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 36,212 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 31,059 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 24,552 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 19,346 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 19,346 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 14,935 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 11,729 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 19 Jun 2006 11,729 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

How Reliable is the Triumph Tiger?

Based on 196,853 MOT tests across 24,469 vehicles.

90.6%
Pass Rate
1,327
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
24,469
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 812
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 793
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 629
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 374
Headlamp aim too low 304
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L7 SDW is a 2013 Triumph Tiger in Black with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.1%.

Across all 2013 Triumph Tiger models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.8% with a typical mileage of 16,970 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 Tiger fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 812 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L7 SDW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Tiger typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 13 years old, this Triumph Tiger is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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L7 SDW is a 2013 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 12 March 2013.

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