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Suzuki Gs 125 vs Suzuki Swift: reliability comparison

MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.

Suzuki Gs 125
74%
MOT pass rate · 70 vehicles
Suzuki Swift
76%
MOT pass rate · 189,123 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Suzuki Swift is the more reliable of the two — 76% pass first time versus 74%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Head to head

Measure Suzuki Gs 125 Suzuki Swift
MOT pass rate 74% 76% ✓
MOT failure rate 26% 24% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 1.7 ✓ 1.9
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 2%
Average mileage 24,053 mi 77,428 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 70 189,123

Most common faults

Suzuki Gs 125

  1. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
  2. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  3. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  4. Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
  5. Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
  6. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Suzuki Swift

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  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. Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate, the Suzuki Swift is the more reliable of the two — 76% pass first time versus 74%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Full Suzuki Gs 125 report Full Suzuki Swift 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.