Head-to-head · 2005–2025
SUZUKI GSF vs TRIUMPH SPRINT
The TRIUMPH SPRINT passes its MOT first time more often than the SUZUKI GSF — 85.6% vs 83.2%, a 2.4-point lead.
MOT reliability, side by side
first-time pass rate, outright fail rate and tests analysed · 2005–2025
| Metric | SUZUKI GSF | TRIUMPH SPRINT |
|---|---|---|
| First-time pass rate | 83.2% | 85.6% |
| Outright fail rate | 9.0% | 8.8% |
| Median miles at test | 18,828 | 20,615 |
| MOT tests analysed | 6,016 | 132,827 |
| Most common failure | brakes | brakes |
First-time outcomes on normal tests, 2005–2025. "Most common failure" is the component group with the most recorded defects on failed tests. Read pass rates against test counts: a smaller sample is noisier. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results.
See each bike's full report — trend, mileage curve, failure breakdown and rivals — on its own page.