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Suzuki 1400.intruder vs Suzuki Swift: reliability comparison

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

Suzuki 1400.intruder
73%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Suzuki Swift
76%
MOT pass rate · 189,123 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki 1400.intruder (73%) 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 1400.intruder Suzuki Swift
MOT pass rate 73% 76% ✓
MOT failure rate 27% 24% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 0.4 ✓ 1.9
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 2%
Average mileage 20,852 mi 77,428 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 1 189,123

Most common faults

Suzuki 1400.intruder

  1. Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
  2. slight wear in gear change shaft
  3. Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
  4. Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
  5. Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
  6. Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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 1400.intruder (73%) and Suzuki Swift (76%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Suzuki 1400.intruder 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.