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YJ52 SUR

2002 Honda S2000

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

85,851 mi
Last recorded85,851 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda S200066,299 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ52 SUR
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 85,851 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 80,422 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 79,357 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 77,163 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 74,804 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2020 74,804 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 72,412 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin @ the 1.5mm limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

belly pan fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2018 70,922 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 65,883 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 64,951 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 63,721 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 61,571 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 56,835 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 51,883 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 51,883 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 47,239 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 47,239 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 41,535 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Aug 2009 34,924 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 28,238 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 27,394 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 27,390 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 May 2007 21,920 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 17,582 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)

handbrake long travel

Pass 6 Jan 2006 17,154 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)

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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YJ52 SUR is a 2002 Honda S2000 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 2002 Honda S2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 66,299 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 YJ52 SUR, 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 24 years old, this Honda S2000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YJ52 SUR registered?

YJ52 SUR is a 2002 Honda S2000, first registered on 28 November 2002.

Is YJ52 SUR safe to buy?

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