Suzuki Gsx-r750y vs Suzuki Swift: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Suzuki Gsx-r750y
84%
MOT pass rate · 562 vehicles
More reliable
Suzuki Swift
76%
MOT pass rate · 189,123 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Suzuki Gsx-r750y is the more reliable of the two — 84% pass first time versus 76%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Suzuki Gsx-r750y | Suzuki Swift |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 84% ✓ | 76% |
| MOT failure rate | 16% ✓ | 24% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.7 ✓ | 1.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 2% |
| Average mileage | 24,457 mi | 77,428 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 562 | 189,123 |
Most common faults
Suzuki Gsx-r750y
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Suzuki Swift
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Suzuki Gsx-r750y is the more reliable of the two — 84% pass first time versus 76%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Suzuki Gsx-r750y 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.