Suzuki Gs1000 e vs Suzuki Vitara: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Suzuki Gs1000 e
81%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Suzuki Vitara
76%
MOT pass rate · 108,056 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Gs1000 e (81%) 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 Gs1000 e | Suzuki Vitara |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 81% ✓ | 76% |
| MOT failure rate | 19% ✓ | 24% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.6 ✓ | 1.8 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 39,010 mi | 72,554 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 3 | 108,056 |
Most common faults
Suzuki Gs1000 e
- Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)
- Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
- Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)
- Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
- Offside Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)
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 Gs1000 e (81%) and Suzuki Vitara (76%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Suzuki Gs1000 e 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.