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Suzuki Dl 650 ak7 vs Suzuki Vitara: reliability comparison

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

Suzuki Dl 650 ak7
90%
MOT pass rate · 44 vehicles
More reliable
Suzuki Vitara
76%
MOT pass rate · 108,056 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Suzuki Dl 650 ak7 is the more reliable of the two — 90% pass first time versus 76%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Head to head

Measure Suzuki Dl 650 ak7 Suzuki Vitara
MOT pass rate 90% ✓ 76%
MOT failure rate 10% ✓ 24%
Faults & advisories per test 0.6 ✓ 1.8
Dangerous-fault share 1% ✓ 2%
Average mileage 34,846 mi 72,554 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 44 108,056

Most common faults

Suzuki Dl 650 ak7

  1. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  2. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  3. Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  4. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
  6. Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (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 650 ak7 is the more reliable of the two — 90% pass first time versus 76%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Full Suzuki Dl 650 ak7 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.