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Suzuki Sv 650 k6 vs Suzuki Vitara: reliability comparison

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

Suzuki Sv 650 k6
85%
MOT pass rate · 154 vehicles
More reliable
Suzuki Vitara
76%
MOT pass rate · 108,056 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Suzuki Sv 650 k6 is the more reliable of the two — 85% pass first time versus 76%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Head to head

Measure Suzuki Sv 650 k6 Suzuki Vitara
MOT pass rate 85% ✓ 76%
MOT failure rate 15% ✓ 24%
Faults & advisories per test 0.7 ✓ 1.8
Dangerous-fault share 2% 2%
Average mileage 27,377 mi 72,554 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 154 108,056

Most common faults

Suzuki Sv 650 k6

  1. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
  2. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  3. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  4. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  5. Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
  6. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Suzuki Vitara

  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. Fuel pipe/s corroded
  4. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Oil leak

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate, the Suzuki Sv 650 k6 is the more reliable of the two — 85% pass first time versus 76%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Full Suzuki Sv 650 k6 report Full Suzuki Vitara 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.