1998 Boom LOW Rider 1.6L Petrol · R133 BCH
1998 Boom LOW Rider (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 1998. Recorded mileage 3,046 miles. MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- BOOM LOW RIDER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 3,046 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R133 BCH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2026
- 3,046 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R133 BCH Mileage History
- 21/07/202351,991 km
- 15/07/202454,441 mi
- 07/07/2025340 mi-54,101 mi
- 24/07/20262,997 mi+2,657 mi
- 29/07/20263,046 mi+49 mi
Average of roughly -16,193 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R133 BCH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Boom Low Rider (R133 BCH) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))”.
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