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Suzuki Dl650 ak7 gt vs Suzuki Swift: reliability comparison

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

Suzuki Dl650 ak7 gt
94%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Suzuki Swift
76%
MOT pass rate · 189,123 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Dl650 ak7 gt (94%) 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 Dl650 ak7 gt Suzuki Swift
MOT pass rate 94% ✓ 76%
MOT failure rate 6% ✓ 24%
Faults & advisories per test 0.5 ✓ 1.9
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 2%
Average mileage 71,930 mi 77,428 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 1 189,123

Most common faults

Suzuki Dl650 ak7 gt

  1. Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
  2. Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))
  3. Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
  4. Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
  5. Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)
  6. Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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 Dl650 ak7 gt (94%) and Suzuki Swift (76%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Suzuki Dl650 ak7 gt 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.