Suzuki Gs650rs vs Suzuki Swift: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Suzuki Gs650rs
80%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Suzuki Swift
76%
MOT pass rate · 189,123 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Gs650rs (80%) 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 Gs650rs | Suzuki Swift |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 80% ✓ | 76% |
| MOT failure rate | 20% ✓ | 24% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.6 ✓ | 1.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 28,737 mi | 77,428 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 189,123 |
Most common faults
Suzuki Gs650rs
- Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
- Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- slight oil leak
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 Gs650rs (80%) and Suzuki Swift (76%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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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.