Suzuki Rf400r vs Suzuki Swift: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Suzuki Rf400r
75%
MOT pass rate · 18 vehicles
Suzuki Swift
76%
MOT pass rate · 189,123 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Rf400r (75%) 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 Rf400r | Suzuki Swift |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% | 76% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 25% | 24% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.6 ✓ | 1.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 33,395 mi | 77,428 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 18 | 189,123 |
Most common faults
Suzuki Rf400r
- Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
- Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
- Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
- Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Suzuki Swift
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Rf400r (75%) and Suzuki Swift (76%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Suzuki Rf400r 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.