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Y778 XJF

2001 Honda S2000

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

118,220 mi
Last recorded118,220 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda S200071,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY778 XJF
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 118,220 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 117,694 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 117,291 miles

nearside rear outer sill corroded

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

rear windscreen cloudy obscuring rear view

Fail 8 Apr 2024 117,286 miles

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

OUTER REAR SILL RUSTING THROUGH.

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

Rear Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SOFT TOP PLASTIC REAR VIEW WINDOW IN POOR CONDITION & SLIGHTLY OBSCURING VIEW TO REAR. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 117,286 miles

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

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

Service brake excessively binding NSR,OSR,OSF BINDIND. (1.2.1 (f))

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

OUTER REAR SILL RUSTING THROUGH.

Rear Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SOFT TOP PLASTIC REAR VIEW WINDOW IN POOR CONDITION & SLIGHTLY OBSCURING VIEW TO REAR. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 116,914 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 116,288 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 115,021 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 112,518 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR OS METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED,ADVISE CHANGE SOON. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 112,509 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 110,396 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 109,470 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 103,684 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 97,065 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2015 97,049 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 22 Apr 2014 89,671 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 89,671 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2013 84,309 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 84,309 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 83,472 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 83,472 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 79,545 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 75,900 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 75,900 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 71,490 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 65,671 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 56,385 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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Y778 XJF is a 2001 Honda S2000 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 Y778 XJF, 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 Y778 XJF registered?

Y778 XJF is a 2001 Honda S2000, first registered on 17 April 2001.

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