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Suzuki Gsf 600 sv vs Suzuki Swift: reliability comparison

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

Suzuki Gsf 600 sv
82%
MOT pass rate · 264 vehicles
More reliable
Suzuki Swift
76%
MOT pass rate · 189,123 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Suzuki Gsf 600 sv is the more reliable of the two — 82% pass first time versus 76%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Head to head

Measure Suzuki Gsf 600 sv Suzuki Swift
MOT pass rate 82% ✓ 76%
MOT failure rate 18% ✓ 24%
Faults & advisories per test 0.6 ✓ 1.9
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 2%
Average mileage 27,733 mi 77,428 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 264 189,123

Most common faults

Suzuki Gsf 600 sv

  1. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  2. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  3. Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
  4. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
  5. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
  6. Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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 600 sv is the more reliable of the two — 82% pass first time versus 76%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Full Suzuki Gsf 600 sv 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.