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R135 HBA

1997 Boom Low Rider

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR135 HBA
MakeBoom
ModelLow Rider
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2018
Pass 24 Mar 2017 5,920 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 5,920 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Horn is a siren (1.6.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 5,767 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2015 4,581 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 4,581 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 3,726 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 2,941 miles

Both rear outer constant voloctity joint gators split & both rear inner gators deteriorated.

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 2,941 miles

Both rear outer constant voloctity joint gators split & both rear inner gators deteriorated.

Pass 5 Apr 2012 2,766 miles

bolt missing from foot rest, still secure.

both rear outer c.v boots split.

more than one type of horn fitted to vehicle, correct tyre operating.

Fail 4 Apr 2012 2,766 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

bolt missing from foot rest, still secure.

both rear outer c.v boots split.

more than one type of horn fitted to vehicle, correct tyre operating.

Pass 4 Apr 2011 2,255 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2011 2,255 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2010 1,678 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear all cv gators deteriorated

Pass 13 Feb 2009 425 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 12 miles

How Reliable is the Boom Low Rider?

Based on 1,556 MOT tests across 139 vehicles.

88.7%
Pass Rate
972
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
139
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

wheel bearing has excessive play 15
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 14
Stop lamp not working 13
Direction indicator not working 10
position lamp(s) not working 8
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R135 HBA is a 1997 Boom Low Rider in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

The most common reason a Boom Low Rider fails its MOT is wheel bearing has excessive play, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R135 HBA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Boom Low Rider typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 29 years old, this Boom Low Rider is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R135 HBA registered?

R135 HBA is a 1997 Boom Low Rider, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R135 HBA shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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