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RJ55 YBL

2005 Honda S2000

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

34,372 mi
Last recorded34,372 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Honda S200053,119 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 YBL
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 34,372 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front offside and nearside road wheels slightly tight when rotated by hand

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 32,094 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front nearside and offside road wheels slightly tight when rotated by hand

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 31,158 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front road wheels slightly tight when rotated by hand

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

rear number plate slightly damaged

Pass 8 Feb 2023 29,983 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front road wheels slightly tight when rotated by hand

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 29,983 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front road wheels slightly tight when rotated by hand

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen washer not working nearside and offside (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 27,822 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 27,822 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 25,602 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 23,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 22,612 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s cracks (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s cracks (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 22,612 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively worn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively worn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s cracks (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s cracks (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 21,547 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 20,890 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 20,890 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 19,797 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 18,596 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 18,080 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2013 18,080 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 17,461 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 16,711 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 16,711 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

discs heavily corroded all round

Pass 12 Feb 2010 15,601 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front registration plate broken

Pass 24 Feb 2009 13,336 miles

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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RJ55 YBL is a 2005 Honda S2000 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2005 Honda S2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 53,119 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 RJ55 YBL, 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 21 years old, this Honda S2000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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RJ55 YBL is a 2005 Honda S2000, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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