Suzuki Gs 850 trike vs Suzuki Vitara: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Suzuki Gs 850 trike
69%
MOT pass rate · 5 vehicles
Suzuki Vitara
76%
MOT pass rate · 108,056 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Gs 850 trike (69%) 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 850 trike | Suzuki Vitara |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 69% | 76% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 31% | 24% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.0 ✓ | 1.8 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 8% | 2% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 33,729 mi | 72,554 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 5 | 108,056 |
Most common faults
Suzuki Gs 850 trike
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake lever modified, but not inappropriately (3.1.8)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
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 850 trike (69%) and Suzuki Vitara (76%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Suzuki Gs 850 trike 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.