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Suzuki Gs1100x vs Suzuki Vitara: reliability comparison

MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.

Suzuki Gs1100x
87%
MOT pass rate · 9 vehicles
Suzuki Vitara
76%
MOT pass rate · 108,056 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Gs1100x (87%) 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 Gs1100x Suzuki Vitara
MOT pass rate 87% ✓ 76%
MOT failure rate 13% ✓ 24%
Faults & advisories per test 0.5 ✓ 1.8
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 2%
Average mileage 44,864 mi 72,554 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 9 108,056

Most common faults

Suzuki Gs1100x

  1. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
  2. Headlamp masks/converters fitted
  3. Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
  4. Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
  5. Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
  6. Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Suzuki Vitara

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fuel pipe/s corroded
  4. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Oil leak

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Gs1100x (87%) and Suzuki Vitara (76%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Suzuki Gs1100x 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.