Suzuki Alto vs Suzuki Bandit gsf 600: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Suzuki Alto
74%
MOT pass rate · 84,396 vehicles
Suzuki Bandit gsf 600
77%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Alto (74%) and Suzuki Bandit gsf 600 (77%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Suzuki Alto | Suzuki Bandit gsf 600 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 74% | 77% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 26% | 23% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 | 0.9 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% ✓ | 4% |
| Average mileage | 68,875 mi | 51,098 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 84,396 | 2 |
Most common faults
Suzuki Alto
- Nearside 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 legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- 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))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Suzuki Bandit gsf 600
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- centre exhaust corroded
- Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Alto (74%) and Suzuki Bandit gsf 600 (77%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Suzuki Alto report Full Suzuki Bandit gsf 600 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.