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M20 LYP

2001 Honda S2000

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

164,405 mi
Last recorded164,405 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda S200071,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM20 LYP
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 164,405 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 163,526 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 167,529 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 167,507 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 159,586 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 153,476 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 150,175 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 143,983 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 140,161 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 May 2016 138,764 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 138,764 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 136,440 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2013 132,329 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 132,329 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 117,280 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 117,280 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r tyer soft

Pass 12 Jul 2011 104,367 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 96,967 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 96,967 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jun 2009 88,077 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 88,077 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 77,909 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 72,839 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 57,124 miles

FRONT disc pad linings low.

Pass 15 Sep 2005 53,592 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Honda S2000?

Based on 158,239 MOT tests across 9,783 vehicles.

81.9%
Pass Rate
2,748
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
9,783
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,528
brake binding 1,715
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,547
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,521
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,386
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M20 LYP is a 2001 Honda S2000 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2001 Honda S2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 71,236 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 Honda S2000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,528 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M20 LYP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda S2000 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Honda S2000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M20 LYP is a 2001 Honda S2000, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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