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Suzuki Dl 650 am2 vs Suzuki Vitara: reliability comparison

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

Suzuki Dl 650 am2
94%
MOT pass rate · 121 vehicles
Suzuki Vitara
76%
MOT pass rate · 108,056 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Dl 650 am2 (94%) 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 650 am2 Suzuki Vitara
MOT pass rate 94% ✓ 76%
MOT failure rate 6% ✓ 24%
Faults & advisories per test 0.2 ✓ 1.8
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 2%
Average mileage 10,339 mi 72,554 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 121 108,056

Most common faults

Suzuki Dl 650 am2

  1. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Rear Nail in tyre Object in Rear Tyre.
  3. Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))
  4. Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  5. Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Drive chain slightly loose and very dry (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 650 am2 (94%) and Suzuki Vitara (76%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Suzuki Dl 650 am2 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.