Suzuki Alto vs Suzuki Gs1000 e: 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 Gs1000 e
81%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Alto (74%) and Suzuki Gs1000 e (81%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Suzuki Alto | Suzuki Gs1000 e |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 74% | 81% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 26% | 19% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 | 0.6 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 68,875 mi | 39,010 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 84,396 | 3 |
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 Gs1000 e
- Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)
- Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
- Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)
- Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
- Offside Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Alto (74%) and Suzuki Gs1000 e (81%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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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.