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Suzuki Gsf 250 vs Suzuki Swift: reliability comparison

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

Suzuki Gsf 250
80%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Suzuki Swift
76%
MOT pass rate · 189,123 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Gsf 250 (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 Gsf 250 Suzuki Swift
MOT pass rate 80% ✓ 76%
MOT failure rate 20% ✓ 24%
Faults & advisories per test 2.0 1.9 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 2%
Average mileage 33,213 mi 77,428 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 1 189,123

Most common faults

Suzuki Gsf 250

  1. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  2. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
  3. Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)
  4. Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
  5. Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
  6. Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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 250 (80%) and Suzuki Swift (76%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Suzuki Gsf 250 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.