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Suzuki Dr650rs vs Suzuki Swift: reliability comparison

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

Suzuki Dr650rs
70%
MOT pass rate · 4 vehicles
Suzuki Swift
76%
MOT pass rate · 189,123 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Dr650rs (70%) 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 Dr650rs Suzuki Swift
MOT pass rate 70% 76% ✓
MOT failure rate 30% 24% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 0.4 ✓ 1.9
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 2%
Average mileage 43,402 mi 77,428 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 4 189,123

Most common faults

Suzuki Dr650rs

  1. Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
  2. rear disc showing signs of wear
  3. Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
  4. Front Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
  5. Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
  6. Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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 Dr650rs (70%) and Suzuki Swift (76%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Suzuki Dr650rs 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.