HONDA · HONDA S2000 · Cars
HONDA S2000 Uncommon
As of 2026 Q1, 6,435 HONDA S2000s remain registered in the UK — an increasingly uncommon sight on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 7,528 in 2014 Q3 — only 85% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 1,093 cars. Numbers have held broadly steady over recent years rather than falling away — often the mark of a model that owners deliberately preserve. Tellingly, 50% are declared SORN — kept off the road in garages and barns rather than driven, the signature of a car being looked after rather than used up.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Uncommon — a few thousand still about (6,435).
Rarer than 19% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
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About the S2000
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 S2000 — questions & answers
How many HONDA S2000 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 6,435 HONDA S2000 were still registered in the UK — 3,188 licensed and on the road, plus 3,247 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the HONDA S2000 rare?
The HONDA S2000 is uncommon, with 6,435 still about, making it rarer than 19% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the HONDA S2000 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of HONDA S2000 on UK roads fell by 15 (0.2%).
What fuel do most HONDA S2000 use?
Most HONDA S2000 run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the HONDA S2000 peak?
The HONDA S2000 peaked at 7,528 registered in 2014 Q3, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.