Suzuki Gs 500 fk vs Suzuki Swift: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Suzuki Gs 500 fk
75%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Suzuki Swift
76%
MOT pass rate · 189,123 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Gs 500 fk (75%) and Suzuki Swift (76%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Suzuki Gs 500 fk | Suzuki Swift |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% | 76% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 25% | 24% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.5 ✓ | 1.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 6,329 mi | 77,428 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 2 | 189,123 |
Most common faults
Suzuki Gs 500 fk
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
- Nearside Front Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)
Suzuki Swift
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside 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 the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Gs 500 fk (75%) and Suzuki Swift (76%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Suzuki Gs 500 fk 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.