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Suzuki Sv 650 al8 vs Suzuki Swift: reliability comparison

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

Suzuki Sv 650 al8
89%
MOT pass rate · 319 vehicles
More reliable
Suzuki Swift
76%
MOT pass rate · 189,123 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Suzuki Sv 650 al8 is the more reliable of the two — 89% pass first time versus 76%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Head to head

Measure Suzuki Sv 650 al8 Suzuki Swift
MOT pass rate 89% ✓ 76%
MOT failure rate 11% ✓ 24%
Faults & advisories per test 0.5 ✓ 1.9
Dangerous-fault share 4% 2% ✓
Average mileage 16,416 mi 77,428 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 319 189,123

Most common faults

Suzuki Sv 650 al8

  1. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  2. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  4. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
  6. Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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 650 al8 is the more reliable of the two — 89% pass first time versus 76%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Full Suzuki Sv 650 al8 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.