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Suzuki Gsx1300 rk2 vs Suzuki Swift: reliability comparison

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

Suzuki Gsx1300 rk2
90%
MOT pass rate · 83 vehicles
Suzuki Swift
76%
MOT pass rate · 189,123 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Gsx1300 rk2 (90%) 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 Gsx1300 rk2 Suzuki Swift
MOT pass rate 90% ✓ 76%
MOT failure rate 10% ✓ 24%
Faults & advisories per test 0.4 ✓ 1.9
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 2%
Average mileage 17,286 mi 77,428 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 83 189,123

Most common faults

Suzuki Gsx1300 rk2

  1. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
  2. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  3. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  4. Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
  5. Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
  6. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(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 Gsx1300 rk2 (90%) and Suzuki Swift (76%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Suzuki Gsx1300 rk2 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.