Suzuki 1250 sak8 vs Suzuki Swift: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Suzuki 1250 sak8
80%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Suzuki Swift
76%
MOT pass rate · 189,123 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki 1250 sak8 (80%) 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 sak8 | Suzuki Swift |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 80% ✓ | 76% |
| MOT failure rate | 20% ✓ | 24% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.2 ✓ | 1.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 15,367 mi | 77,428 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 189,123 |
Most common faults
Suzuki 1250 sak8
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
- Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)
Suzuki Swift
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Suzuki 1250 sak8 (80%) and Suzuki Swift (76%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Suzuki 1250 sak8 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.