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RN51 YWJ

2002 Honda S2000

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

90,245 mi
Last recorded90,245 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Honda S200066,299 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN51 YWJ
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 90,245 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 89,146 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 88,547 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 88,141 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 87,720 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 87,098 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 86,773 miles

all supension components rusty

Pass 1 Feb 2019 85,679 miles

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 85,679 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (4.5.4 (a))

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 83,770 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 83,770 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint Detatched (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 81,397 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 79,248 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 77,513 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 74,822 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 72,711 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 70,640 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 68,298 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 66,042 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 58,718 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 50,162 miles

both rear tyres 3mm!!

Pass 23 Jan 2007 45,289 miles

chip in windscreen

offside front tyre wearing around inner edge

Pass 7 Feb 2006 40,971 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 40,817 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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RN51 YWJ is a 2002 Honda S2000 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2002 Honda S2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 66,299 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 RN51 YWJ, 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 24 years old, this Honda S2000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RN51 YWJ registered?

RN51 YWJ is a 2002 Honda S2000, first registered on 17 January 2002.

Is RN51 YWJ safe to buy?

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