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Suzuki Sfv 650 al2 vs Suzuki Unknown: reliability comparison

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

Suzuki Sfv 650 al2
88%
MOT pass rate · 147 vehicles
More reliable
Suzuki Unknown
84%
MOT pass rate · 512,746 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Suzuki Sfv 650 al2 is the more reliable of the two — 88% pass first time versus 84%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Head to head

Measure Suzuki Sfv 650 al2 Suzuki Unknown
MOT pass rate 88% ✓ 84%
MOT failure rate 12% ✓ 16%
Faults & advisories per test 0.6 ✓ 0.8
Dangerous-fault share 3% ✓ 4%
Average mileage 29,184 mi 20,498 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 147 512,746

Most common faults

Suzuki Sfv 650 al2

  1. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  3. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  4. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  6. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Suzuki Unknown

  1. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  2. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Chain guard missing
  4. Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
  5. Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  6. Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate, the Suzuki Sfv 650 al2 is the more reliable of the two — 88% pass first time versus 84%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Full Suzuki Sfv 650 al2 report Full Suzuki Unknown 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.