Suzuki Gs 500 et vs Suzuki Vitara: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Suzuki Gs 500 et
75%
MOT pass rate · 4 vehicles
Suzuki Vitara
76%
MOT pass rate · 108,056 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Gs 500 et (75%) 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 Gs 500 et | Suzuki Vitara |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% | 76% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 25% | 24% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.9 | 1.8 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 31,853 mi | 72,554 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 4 | 108,056 |
Most common faults
Suzuki Gs 500 et
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Offside Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)
- Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
- Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)
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 Gs 500 et (75%) and Suzuki Vitara (76%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Suzuki Gs 500 et 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.