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Suzuki Dl650al0 vs Suzuki Swift: reliability comparison

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

Suzuki Dl650al0
86%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Suzuki Swift
76%
MOT pass rate · 189,123 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Dl650al0 (86%) 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 Dl650al0 Suzuki Swift
MOT pass rate 86% ✓ 76%
MOT failure rate 14% ✓ 24%
Faults & advisories per test 2.0 1.9 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 2%
Average mileage 35,404 mi 77,428 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 1 189,123

Most common faults

Suzuki Dl650al0

  1. Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
  2. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  3. Possible brake fluid leaks from front master cylinder cap screws and front brake caliper hose banjos and nipples.
  4. Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
  5. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
  6. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On mimimum (4.1.3(ii))

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 Dl650al0 (86%) and Suzuki Swift (76%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Suzuki Dl650al0 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.