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VN13 VSY

2013 Triumph Tiger

Black Petrol 1215cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

21,992 mi
Last recorded21,992 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Triumph Tiger16,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN13 VSY
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,215cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 21,992 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 20,942 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 20,942 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 20,504 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 18,656 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 17,015 miles

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 17,005 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 14,247 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 11,945 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 11,936 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 7,332 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 6,274 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 4,269 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 1,893 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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VN13 VSY is a 2013 Triumph Tiger in Black with a 1,215cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VN13 VSY, 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 VN13 VSY registered?

VN13 VSY is a 2013 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 29 June 2013.

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