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HONDA S Ultra-rare
As of 2026 Q2, 93 HONDA Ss remain registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 94 in 2025 Q4 — only 99% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 1 cars. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 1 (1.1%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it. In all, the HONDA S is rarer than 60% of the 2,315 UK car models we track, putting it firmly in 2026's endangered class.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Genuinely rare — only 93 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 60% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
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About the S
The Honda S2000 is a front-mid engine open top sports car that was manufactured by Japanese automobile manufacturer Honda, from 1999 until 2009. First shown as a concept car called the SSM at the Tokyo Motor Show in 1995, the production version was launched on April 15, 1999, to celebrate the company's 50th anniversary. The S2000 is named for its engine displacement of two liters, while "S" stood for "sports" carrying on in the tradition of the S500, S600, and S800 roadsters of the 1960s. Several revisions were made throughout the car's production life, including changes to the engine, gearbox...
HONDA S — questions & answers
How many HONDA S are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q2, 93 HONDA S were still registered in the UK — 68 licensed and on the road, plus 25 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the HONDA S rare?
The HONDA S is genuinely rare, with only 93 left, making it rarer than 60% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Is the HONDA S increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of HONDA S on UK roads rose by 1 (1.1%).
What fuel do most HONDA S use?
Most HONDA S run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the HONDA S peak?
The HONDA S peaked at 94 registered in 2025 Q4, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.