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

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

Suzuki Dl 1050 rq m2 v-strom
95%
MOT pass rate · 26 vehicles
Suzuki Swift
76%
MOT pass rate · 189,123 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Dl 1050 rq m2 v-strom (95%) 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 1050 rq m2 v-strom Suzuki Swift
MOT pass rate 95% ✓ 76%
MOT failure rate 5% ✓ 24%
Faults & advisories per test 0.3 ✓ 1.9
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 2%
Average mileage 10,854 mi 77,428 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 26 189,123

Most common faults

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))

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 1050 rq m2 v-strom (95%) and Suzuki Swift (76%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Suzuki Dl 1050 rq m2 v-strom 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.