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RK55 YFG

2005 Honda S2000

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

145,575 mi
Last recorded145,575 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda S200053,119 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK55 YFG
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 145,575 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 144,059 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 143,899 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 143,475 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2022 143,475 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 142,550 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 140,912 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsf going in to plastic cover (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on edges and tread on just above limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on securing clip (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on edges and tread on just above limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on securing clip (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on edges and tread on just above limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 140,912 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsf going in to plastic cover (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on edges and tread on just above limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on securing clip (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on edges and tread on just above limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on securing clip (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on edges and tread on just above limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 139,816 miles

Nearside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded metal fuel pipes corrode at joint with rubber pipes nsf footwell engine bay area ()

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread very low on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe corroding at axle to hub area in clip (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread very low on inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroding at front footwell into plastic trunking (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 139,815 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel lever hits stop easily (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding brake binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded metal fuel pipes corrode at joint with rubber pipes nsf footwell engine bay area ()

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread very low on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe corroding at axle to hub area in clip (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread very low on inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroding at front footwell into plastic trunking (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 138,572 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 136,723 miles

Both front tyres worn at inner edge

Pass 24 Aug 2016 135,107 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 130,953 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 125,578 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 111,585 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 111,585 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 92,917 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 76,068 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 76,067 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 58,838 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 39,367 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 23,623 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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RK55 YFG is a 2005 Honda S2000 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 RK55 YFG, 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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What year was RK55 YFG registered?

RK55 YFG is a 2005 Honda S2000, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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