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Suzuki Gsxr600 k8 vs Suzuki Swift: reliability comparison

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

Suzuki Gsxr600 k8
83%
MOT pass rate · 14 vehicles
Suzuki Swift
76%
MOT pass rate · 189,123 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Gsxr600 k8 (83%) 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 Gsxr600 k8 Suzuki Swift
MOT pass rate 83% ✓ 76%
MOT failure rate 17% ✓ 24%
Faults & advisories per test 0.8 ✓ 1.9
Dangerous-fault share 2% 2%
Average mileage 11,810 mi 77,428 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 14 189,123

Most common faults

Suzuki Gsxr600 k8

  1. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
  2. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  3. Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  4. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  5. Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
  6. Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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 Gsxr600 k8 (83%) and Suzuki Swift (76%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Suzuki Gsxr600 k8 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.