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Suzuki Alto vs Suzuki Gsx-r: 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 Gsx-r
84%
MOT pass rate · 53 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Suzuki Gsx-r is the more reliable of the two — 84% pass first time versus 74%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Head to head

Measure Suzuki Alto Suzuki Gsx-r
MOT pass rate 74% 84% ✓
MOT failure rate 26% 16% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 2.1 1.0 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 2% 0% ✓
Average mileage 68,875 mi 28,090 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 84,396 53

Most common faults

Suzuki Alto

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  3. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  5. Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suzuki Gsx-r

  1. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
  2. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  3. Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
  4. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  5. Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
  6. Chain guard missing

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate, the Suzuki Gsx-r is the more reliable of the two — 84% pass first time versus 74%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Full Suzuki Alto report Full Suzuki Gsx-r 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.