Suzuki Burgman 400 vs Suzuki Vitara: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Suzuki Burgman 400
88%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Suzuki Vitara
76%
MOT pass rate · 108,056 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Burgman 400 (88%) 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 Burgman 400 | Suzuki Vitara |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 88% ✓ | 76% |
| MOT failure rate | 12% ✓ | 24% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.7 ✓ | 1.8 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 16,347 mi | 72,554 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 3 | 108,056 |
Most common faults
Suzuki Burgman 400
- Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
- Lower side panels n/s and o/s have several security fittings missing.
- Main frame structure heavy surface rusted
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Suzuki Vitara
- 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))
- Fuel pipe/s corroded
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Burgman 400 (88%) and Suzuki Vitara (76%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Suzuki Burgman 400 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.