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VE13 TAU

2013 Triumph Tiger

White Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

16,217 mi
Last recorded16,217 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Triumph Tiger16,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE13 TAU
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2026 16,217 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 15,675 miles

Nearside Front Front left fork stanchion has some minor pitting.

Pass 16 Feb 2024 14,474 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 13,062 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2022 11,937 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 10,383 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 8,709 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 7,349 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 7,296 miles

Front break leaver bent ,but useable

Pass 26 Jul 2016 6,801 miles

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

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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VE13 TAU is a 2013 Triumph Tiger in White with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VE13 TAU, 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 VE13 TAU registered?

VE13 TAU is a 2013 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 24 July 2013.

Is VE13 TAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE13 TAU shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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