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Suzuki Gs1150 vs Suzuki Swift: reliability comparison

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

Suzuki Gs1150
83%
MOT pass rate · 4 vehicles
Suzuki Swift
76%
MOT pass rate · 189,123 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Gs1150 (83%) 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 Gs1150 Suzuki Swift
MOT pass rate 83% ✓ 76%
MOT failure rate 17% ✓ 24%
Faults & advisories per test 0.7 ✓ 1.9
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 2%
Average mileage 33,496 mi 77,428 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 4 189,123

Most common faults

Suzuki Gs1150

  1. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  2. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  3. Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
  4. Brake lever is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)
  5. Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
  6. Front Indicator switch does not operate the direction indicators on the side selected (1.5.4)

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 Gs1150 (83%) and Suzuki Swift (76%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Suzuki Gs1150 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.