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Suzuki Gsf1200sk5 vs Suzuki Swift: reliability comparison

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

Suzuki Gsf1200sk5
81%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Suzuki Swift
76%
MOT pass rate · 189,123 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Gsf1200sk5 (81%) 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 Gsf1200sk5 Suzuki Swift
MOT pass rate 81% ✓ 76%
MOT failure rate 19% ✓ 24%
Faults & advisories per test 0.4 ✓ 1.9
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 2%
Average mileage 22,037 mi 77,428 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 1 189,123

Most common faults

Suzuki Gsf1200sk5

  1. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
  2. Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))
  3. Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
  4. Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))
  6. Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear linkage bearings/sleeves. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Gsf1200sk5 (81%) and Suzuki Swift (76%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Suzuki Gsf1200sk5 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.