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Y494 DCL

2001 Honda S2000

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

103,102 mi
Last recorded103,102 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda S200071,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY494 DCL
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 103,102 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 100,001 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2024 100,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 99,035 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 98,304 miles

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of brake pipes

Pass 11 Oct 2021 97,111 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 96,588 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 96,137 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 94,984 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 93,909 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 92,118 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 90,618 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 88,568 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2013 86,704 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2012 84,125 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 81,461 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 81,447 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 79,672 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 77,109 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 74,345 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Sep 2008 74,332 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 71,324 miles

Minor chips in windscreen

O/S wiper blade splitting on end

Fail 31 Aug 2007 71,323 miles

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Minor chips in windscreen

O/S wiper blade splitting on end

Pass 13 Apr 2007 67,622 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Slight steering rack movement in rubbers

Pass 27 Apr 2006 53,984 miles

Front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Slight steering rack movement in rubbers

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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Y494 DCL is a 2001 Honda S2000 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 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 Y494 DCL, 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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What year was Y494 DCL registered?

Y494 DCL is a 2001 Honda S2000, first registered on 28 March 2001.

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