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Suzuki Dr-z400sk2 vs Suzuki Swift: reliability comparison

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

Suzuki Dr-z400sk2
85%
MOT pass rate · 168 vehicles
More reliable
Suzuki Swift
76%
MOT pass rate · 189,123 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Suzuki Dr-z400sk2 is the more reliable of the two — 85% pass first time versus 76%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Head to head

Measure Suzuki Dr-z400sk2 Suzuki Swift
MOT pass rate 85% ✓ 76%
MOT failure rate 15% ✓ 24%
Faults & advisories per test 0.7 ✓ 1.9
Dangerous-fault share 1% ✓ 2%
Average mileage 9,877 mi 77,428 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 168 189,123

Most common faults

Suzuki Dr-z400sk2

  1. Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
  2. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  3. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
  4. Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
  5. Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))
  6. Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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 Dr-z400sk2 is the more reliable of the two — 85% pass first time versus 76%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Full Suzuki Dr-z400sk2 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.