Suzuki Gs 650 vs Suzuki Vitara: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Suzuki Gs 650
84%
MOT pass rate · 10 vehicles
Suzuki Vitara
76%
MOT pass rate · 108,056 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Gs 650 (84%) 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 | Suzuki Vitara |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 84% ✓ | 76% |
| MOT failure rate | 16% ✓ | 24% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.5 ✓ | 1.8 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 43,848 mi | 72,554 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 10 | 108,056 |
Most common faults
Suzuki Gs 650
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
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 (84%) 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 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.