Suzuki Alto vs Suzuki Gsf 1250 sa: 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 Gsf 1250 sa
88%
MOT pass rate · 9 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Alto (74%) and Suzuki Gsf 1250 sa (88%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Suzuki Alto | Suzuki Gsf 1250 sa |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 74% | 88% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 26% | 12% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 | 0.4 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% ✓ | 3% |
| Average mileage | 68,875 mi | 24,828 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 84,396 | 9 |
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 Gsf 1250 sa
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
- Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
- Central Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Alto (74%) and Suzuki Gsf 1250 sa (88%) 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.