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Suzuki Gsx1300r k5 vs Suzuki Swift: reliability comparison

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

Suzuki Gsx1300r k5
67%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Suzuki Swift
76%
MOT pass rate · 189,123 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Gsx1300r k5 (67%) 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 Gsx1300r k5 Suzuki Swift
MOT pass rate 67% 76% ✓
MOT failure rate 33% 24% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 2.2 1.9 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 2%
Average mileage 30,068 mi 77,428 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 2 189,123

Most common faults

Suzuki Gsx1300r k5

  1. Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
  2. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
  3. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  4. Central Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  5. Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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 Gsx1300r k5 (67%) and Suzuki Swift (76%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Suzuki Gsx1300r k5 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.