Suzuki Gs1000chopper vs Suzuki Vitara: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Suzuki Gs1000chopper
67%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Suzuki Vitara
76%
MOT pass rate · 108,056 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Gs1000chopper (67%) 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 Gs1000chopper | Suzuki Vitara |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 67% | 76% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 33% | 24% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.7 ✓ | 1.8 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | — | 72,554 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 108,056 |
Most common faults
Suzuki Gs1000chopper
- Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)
- Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
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 Gs1000chopper (67%) and Suzuki Vitara (76%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Suzuki Gs1000chopper 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.