Suzuki Alto vs Suzuki Gsf1200sk: 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 Gsf1200sk
85%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Alto (74%) and Suzuki Gsf1200sk (85%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Suzuki Alto | Suzuki Gsf1200sk |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 74% | 85% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 26% | 15% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 | 0.7 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 68,875 mi | 31,958 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 Gsf1200sk
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
- Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
- Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
- Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Alto (74%) and Suzuki Gsf1200sk (85%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Suzuki Alto report Full Suzuki Gsf1200sk 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.