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Suzuki Sv 1000 s vs Suzuki Swift: reliability comparison

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

Suzuki Sv 1000 s
83%
MOT pass rate · 10 vehicles
Suzuki Swift
76%
MOT pass rate · 189,123 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Sv 1000 s (83%) 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 Sv 1000 s Suzuki Swift
MOT pass rate 83% ✓ 76%
MOT failure rate 17% ✓ 24%
Faults & advisories per test 0.9 ✓ 1.9
Dangerous-fault share 3% 2% ✓
Average mileage 29,546 mi 77,428 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 10 189,123

Most common faults

Suzuki Sv 1000 s

  1. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  2. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  3. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  4. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
  5. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  6. Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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 Sv 1000 s (83%) and Suzuki Swift (76%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Suzuki Sv 1000 s 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.