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Suzuki Gs850l vs Suzuki Swift: reliability comparison

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

Suzuki Gs850l
79%
MOT pass rate · 12 vehicles
Suzuki Swift
76%
MOT pass rate · 189,123 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Gs850l (79%) 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 Gs850l Suzuki Swift
MOT pass rate 79% ✓ 76%
MOT failure rate 21% ✓ 24%
Faults & advisories per test 0.7 ✓ 1.9
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 2%
Average mileage 27,055 mi 77,428 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 12 189,123

Most common faults

Suzuki Gs850l

  1. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  2. seat cushion torn
  3. Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
  4. Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
  5. fuel cap sealing washer very slightly deteriorated
  6. lights come on with ignition

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 Gs850l (79%) and Suzuki Swift (76%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Suzuki Gs850l 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.