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Suzuki Gsf 1200 sk vs Suzuki Swift: reliability comparison

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

Suzuki Gsf 1200 sk
68%
MOT pass rate · 6 vehicles
Suzuki Swift
76%
MOT pass rate · 189,123 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Gsf 1200 sk (68%) 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 Gsf 1200 sk Suzuki Swift
MOT pass rate 68% 76% ✓
MOT failure rate 32% 24% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 0.8 ✓ 1.9
Dangerous-fault share 3% 2% ✓
Average mileage 22,386 mi 77,428 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 6 189,123

Most common faults

Suzuki Gsf 1200 sk

  1. Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
  2. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  3. Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
  4. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  5. Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)
  6. Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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 Gsf 1200 sk (68%) and Suzuki Swift (76%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Suzuki Gsf 1200 sk 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.