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G8 LMV

2005 Honda S2000

Yellow Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,749 mi
Last recorded49,749 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Honda S200053,119 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 LMV
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 49,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 49,027 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 49,024 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 49,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

both rear tubeless valves perished

both rear tyres slight sidewall damage

Pass 7 Jun 2023 48,295 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps have stickers on lens (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Slight dent to rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear slight scuffing/cutting to outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 47,994 miles

stickers on headlamps

Pass 20 May 2020 46,414 miles

All brakes binding very slightly

All tubeless valves slightly perished

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 May 2018 45,942 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 43,580 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 40,239 miles

Both rear tyres have slight cutting to outer edges

Damage on offside rear tyre outer sidewall

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Jul 2015 40,239 miles

Both rear tyres have slight cutting to outer edges

Damage on offside rear tyre outer sidewall

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 36,261 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 31,017 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 24,192 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 23,617 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 23,598 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 19 May 2010 18,010 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 13,539 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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G8 LMV is a 2005 Honda S2000 in Yellow with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2005 Honda S2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 53,119 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 G8 LMV, 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 21 years old, this Honda S2000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G8 LMV registered?

G8 LMV is a 2005 Honda S2000, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is G8 LMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G8 LMV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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