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Suzuki 1250 sa k8 gt vs Suzuki Swift: reliability comparison

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

Suzuki 1250 sa k8 gt
86%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Suzuki Swift
76%
MOT pass rate · 189,123 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki 1250 sa k8 gt (86%) 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 1250 sa k8 gt Suzuki Swift
MOT pass rate 86% ✓ 76%
MOT failure rate 14% ✓ 24%
Faults & advisories per test 1.2 ✓ 1.9
Dangerous-fault share 6% 2% ✓
Average mileage 30,522 mi 77,428 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 1 189,123

Most common faults

Suzuki 1250 sa k8 gt

  1. Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
  2. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
  4. Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)
  5. Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)
  6. Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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 1250 sa k8 gt (86%) and Suzuki Swift (76%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Suzuki 1250 sa k8 gt 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.