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Suzuki Sv650s-k3 vs Suzuki Swift: reliability comparison

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

Suzuki Sv650s-k3
83%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Suzuki Swift
76%
MOT pass rate · 189,123 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Sv650s-k3 (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 Sv650s-k3 Suzuki Swift
MOT pass rate 83% ✓ 76%
MOT failure rate 17% ✓ 24%
Faults & advisories per test 0.5 ✓ 1.9
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 2%
Average mileage 25,694 mi 77,428 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 1 189,123

Most common faults

Suzuki Sv650s-k3

  1. Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
  3. Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)
  4. Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
  5. Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
  6. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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 Sv650s-k3 (83%) and Suzuki Swift (76%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Suzuki Sv650s-k3 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.