Suzuki Alto vs Suzuki Gsf 650 sk: 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 650 sk
75%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Alto (74%) and Suzuki Gsf 650 sk (75%) 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 650 sk |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 74% | 75% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 26% | 25% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 | 1.2 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 68,875 mi | 44,183 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 84,396 | 1 |
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 650 sk
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
- Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
- Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
- Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
- Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Alto (74%) and Suzuki Gsf 650 sk (75%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Suzuki Alto report Full Suzuki Gsf 650 sk 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.