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Suzuki Gsx1300rl2 vs Suzuki Swift: reliability comparison

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

Suzuki Gsx1300rl2
80%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Suzuki Swift
76%
MOT pass rate · 189,123 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Gsx1300rl2 (80%) 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 Gsx1300rl2 Suzuki Swift
MOT pass rate 80% ✓ 76%
MOT failure rate 20% ✓ 24%
Faults & advisories per test 1.2 ✓ 1.9
Dangerous-fault share 12% 2% ✓
Average mileage 16,535 mi 77,428 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 2 189,123

Most common faults

Suzuki Gsx1300rl2

  1. Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
  2. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
  3. modified rear end, single sided swingarm with wide wheel/tyre
  4. Exhaust noisy
  5. Motorcycle extensively modified
  6. Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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 Gsx1300rl2 (80%) and Suzuki Swift (76%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Suzuki Gsx1300rl2 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.