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VU13 CUJ

2013 Triumph Tiger

Blue Petrol 1215cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

28,583 mi
Last recorded28,583 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Triumph Tiger16,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU13 CUJ
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,215cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 28,583 miles

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2026 28,583 miles

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

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2025 27,766 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 26,902 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 25,906 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 24,919 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 23,379 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 18,903 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 16,718 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 15,587 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 13,323 miles

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

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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VU13 CUJ is a 2013 Triumph Tiger in Blue with a 1,215cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VU13 CUJ, 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 VU13 CUJ registered?

VU13 CUJ is a 2013 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 8 March 2013.

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