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ML13 VME

2013 Triumph Tiger

Black Petrol 1215cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

30,899 mi
Last recorded30,899 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Triumph Tiger16,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML13 VME
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,215cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 30,899 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 29,482 miles

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

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

Nearside Front indicator lens missing

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

Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 29,482 miles

Rear Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 26,796 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2023 26,796 miles

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 22,762 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced Main stand chaff on swinging arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 22,762 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced Main stand chaff on swinging arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 17,500 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Oct 2019 13,426 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 9,268 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 9,265 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 5,576 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 3,881 miles

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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ML13 VME is a 2013 Triumph Tiger in Black with a 1,215cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ML13 VME, 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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What year was ML13 VME registered?

ML13 VME is a 2013 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 18 June 2013.

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