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Suzuki Alto vs Suzuki Dl 1050 rq m2 v-strom: reliability comparison

MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.

Suzuki Alto
74%
MOT pass rate · 84,396 vehicles
Suzuki Dl 1050 rq m2 v-strom
95%
MOT pass rate · 26 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Alto (74%) and Suzuki Dl 1050 rq m2 v-strom (95%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Suzuki Alto Suzuki Dl 1050 rq m2 v-strom
MOT pass rate 74% 95% ✓
MOT failure rate 26% 5% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 2.1 0.3 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 2% 0% ✓
Average mileage 68,875 mi 10,854 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 84,396 26

Most common faults

Suzuki Alto

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  3. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  5. Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suzuki Dl 1050 rq m2 v-strom

  1. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
  3. Central Front Upper Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  4. Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  5. Central Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Alto (74%) and Suzuki Dl 1050 rq m2 v-strom (95%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

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Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.