Suzuki Gs500k1 vs Suzuki Vitara: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Suzuki Gs500k1
87%
MOT pass rate · 92 vehicles
More reliable
Suzuki Vitara
76%
MOT pass rate · 108,056 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Suzuki Gs500k1 is the more reliable of the two — 87% pass first time versus 76%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Suzuki Gs500k1 | Suzuki Vitara |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 87% ✓ | 76% |
| MOT failure rate | 13% ✓ | 24% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.6 ✓ | 1.8 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 25,857 mi | 72,554 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 92 | 108,056 |
Most common faults
Suzuki Gs500k1
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
- Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
- Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
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 Gs500k1 is the more reliable of the two — 87% pass first time versus 76%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Suzuki Gs500k1 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.