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Suzuki Sv650s l0 vs Suzuki Vitara: reliability comparison

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

Suzuki Sv650s l0
86%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Suzuki Vitara
76%
MOT pass rate · 108,056 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Sv650s l0 (86%) and Suzuki Vitara (76%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Suzuki Sv650s l0 Suzuki Vitara
MOT pass rate 86% ✓ 76%
MOT failure rate 14% ✓ 24%
Faults & advisories per test 0.8 ✓ 1.8
Dangerous-fault share 9% 2% ✓
Average mileage 23,142 mi 72,554 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 1 108,056

Most common faults

Suzuki Sv650s l0

  1. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  2. Nearside Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
  3. Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
  4. Valve stem slightly damaged Both (5.2.3 (j))
  5. Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  6. Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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 Sv650s l0 (86%) and Suzuki Vitara (76%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Suzuki Sv650s l0 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.