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Suzuki S1200 vs Suzuki Swift: reliability comparison

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

Suzuki S1200
81%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Suzuki Swift
76%
MOT pass rate · 189,123 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki S1200 (81%) 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 S1200 Suzuki Swift
MOT pass rate 81% ✓ 76%
MOT failure rate 19% ✓ 24%
Faults & advisories per test 0.5 ✓ 1.9
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 2%
Average mileage 22,108 mi 77,428 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 2 189,123

Most common faults

Suzuki S1200

  1. Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
  2. Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
  3. Headlamp masks/converters fitted
  4. Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
  5. Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
  6. Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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 S1200 (81%) and Suzuki Swift (76%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Suzuki S1200 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.