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Y789 AUY

2001 Honda S2000

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

44,476 mi
Last recorded44,476 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda S200071,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY789 AUY
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 44,476 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2026 44,476 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 43,969 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 43,307 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 42,663 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 41,805 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 41,211 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approximately 1,000 miles left. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 40,719 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 39,696 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 38,138 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 36,781 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 35,337 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 34,019 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 31,677 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 31,677 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 30,041 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 24,562 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 23,060 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 23,060 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 21,799 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 20,729 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 19,409 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 17,157 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 15,507 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 15,506 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)

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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Y789 AUY 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 Y789 AUY, 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 Y789 AUY registered?

Y789 AUY is a 2001 Honda S2000, first registered on 17 July 2001.

Is Y789 AUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y789 AUY shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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