CarVerify

Free Car Check

VU13 HFA

2013 Triumph Tiger

Purple Petrol 1215cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

24,286 mi
Last recorded24,286 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Triumph Tiger16,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Triumph
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU13 HFA
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2013
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,215cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 24,286 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 21,304 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 21,253 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2024 21,227 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 19,327 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 15,640 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 10,069 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 7,113 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 3,689 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 9,260 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 781 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
Full Triumph Tiger reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

VU13 HFA is a 2013 Triumph Tiger in Purple 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 HFA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VU13 HFA?

You can check the full history of VU13 HFA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VU13 HFA registered?

VU13 HFA is a 2013 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 28 March 2013.

Is VU13 HFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU13 HFA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VU13 HFA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VU13 HFA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.