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Suzuki Dl 1000 k8 vs Suzuki Swift: reliability comparison

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

Suzuki Dl 1000 k8
85%
MOT pass rate · 6 vehicles
Suzuki Swift
76%
MOT pass rate · 189,123 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Dl 1000 k8 (85%) and Suzuki Swift (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 Suzuki Swift
MOT pass rate 85% ✓ 76%
MOT failure rate 15% ✓ 24%
Faults & advisories per test 0.7 ✓ 1.9
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 2%
Average mileage 31,554 mi 77,428 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 6 189,123

Most common faults

Suzuki Dl 1000 k8

  1. Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
  2. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  3. Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
  4. Brake component is slightly corroded front slider pins (3.1.5)
  5. Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement small amount of play in shock link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. front and rear tyre valve stem rubbers have early signs of cracking, slightly deteriorated.

Suzuki Swift

  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. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  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. Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Dl 1000 k8 (85%) and Suzuki Swift (76%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Suzuki Dl 1000 k8 report Full Suzuki Swift 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.