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Suzuki Av50p vs Suzuki Vitara: reliability comparison

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

Suzuki Av50p
50%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Suzuki Vitara
76%
MOT pass rate · 108,056 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Av50p (50%) and Suzuki Vitara (76%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Suzuki Av50p Suzuki Vitara
MOT pass rate 50% 76% ✓
MOT failure rate 50% 24% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 1.5 ✓ 1.8
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 2%
Average mileage 19,286 mi 72,554 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 2 108,056

Most common faults

Suzuki Av50p

  1. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
  2. Front Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
  3. Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
  4. Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
  5. Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
  6. Front Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Suzuki Vitara

  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. Fuel pipe/s corroded
  4. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Oil leak

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Av50p (50%) and Suzuki Vitara (76%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Suzuki Av50p report Full Suzuki Vitara 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.