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Suzuki Dl 1000 k8 t vs Suzuki Vitara: reliability comparison

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

Suzuki Dl 1000 k8 t
87%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Suzuki Vitara
76%
MOT pass rate · 108,056 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Dl 1000 k8 t (87%) and Suzuki Vitara (76%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Suzuki Dl 1000 k8 t Suzuki Vitara
MOT pass rate 87% ✓ 76%
MOT failure rate 13% ✓ 24%
Faults & advisories per test 1.6 ✓ 1.8
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 2%
Average mileage 27,829 mi 72,554 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 2 108,056

Most common faults

Suzuki Dl 1000 k8 t

  1. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
  2. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  3. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
  4. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
  6. Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively play in cush rubber drive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Suzuki Vitara

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fuel pipe/s corroded
  4. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Oil leak

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Dl 1000 k8 t (87%) and Suzuki Vitara (76%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Suzuki Dl 1000 k8 t report Full Suzuki Vitara report Most reliable cars

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.