Suzuki Gs 650 gt vs Suzuki Vitara: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Suzuki Gs 650 gt
79%
MOT pass rate · 9 vehicles
Suzuki Vitara
76%
MOT pass rate · 108,056 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Gs 650 gt (79%) 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 650 gt | Suzuki Vitara |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 79% ✓ | 76% |
| MOT failure rate | 21% ✓ | 24% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.2 ✓ | 1.8 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 44,751 mi | 72,554 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 9 | 108,056 |
Most common faults
Suzuki Gs 650 gt
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
- Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
- Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- handle bars slightly bent
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
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 650 gt (79%) and Suzuki Vitara (76%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Suzuki Gs 650 gt 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.