Suzuki Gs 850g vs Suzuki Swift: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Suzuki Gs 850g
82%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Suzuki Swift
76%
MOT pass rate · 189,123 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Gs 850g (82%) 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 850g | Suzuki Swift |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 82% ✓ | 76% |
| MOT failure rate | 18% ✓ | 24% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.6 ✓ | 1.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 59,108 mi | 77,428 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 3 | 189,123 |
Most common faults
Suzuki Gs 850g
- Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
- Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
- Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
- Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
- Front Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b)
- Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
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 850g (82%) and Suzuki Swift (76%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Suzuki Gs 850g 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.