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Suzuki Gsx1300r vs Suzuki Swift: reliability comparison

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

Suzuki Gsx1300r
88%
MOT pass rate · 4,974 vehicles
More reliable
Suzuki Swift
76%
MOT pass rate · 189,123 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Suzuki Gsx1300r is the more reliable of the two — 88% pass first time versus 76%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Head to head

Measure Suzuki Gsx1300r Suzuki Swift
MOT pass rate 88% ✓ 76%
MOT failure rate 12% ✓ 24%
Faults & advisories per test 0.6 ✓ 1.9
Dangerous-fault share 2% 2%
Average mileage 27,852 mi 77,428 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 4,974 189,123

Most common faults

Suzuki Gsx1300r

  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. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
  4. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  5. Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
  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 Gsx1300r is the more reliable of the two — 88% pass first time versus 76%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Full Suzuki Gsx1300r 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.