Suzuki Sfv650l vs Suzuki Swift: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Suzuki Sfv650l
88%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Suzuki Swift
76%
MOT pass rate · 189,123 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Sfv650l (88%) 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 Sfv650l | Suzuki Swift |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 88% ✓ | 76% |
| MOT failure rate | 12% ✓ | 24% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.9 ✓ | 1.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% | 2% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 19,714 mi | 77,428 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 3 | 189,123 |
Most common faults
Suzuki Sfv650l
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- The bike has been lowered!
Suzuki Swift
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Sfv650l (88%) and Suzuki Swift (76%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Suzuki Sfv650l 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.