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Y69 RES

2001 Honda S2000

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

81,597 mi
Last recorded81,597 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda S200071,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY69 RES
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 81,597 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 81,478 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 80,940 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 80,438 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 80,437 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 79,943 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 78,089 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2015 78,089 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 19 Nov 2015 78,080 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both (1.7.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 77,937 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 74,929 miles

radiator core is badly corroded

rear number plate is cracked

oil level is below min

Pass 6 Nov 2013 72,031 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 71,949 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 68,165 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 64,010 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 64,005 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 58,678 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 53,191 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 45,092 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 38,859 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 27,955 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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Y69 RES is a 2001 Honda S2000 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 Y69 RES, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y69 RES registered?

Y69 RES is a 2001 Honda S2000, first registered on 16 June 2001.

Is Y69 RES safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y69 RES shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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